
Mark Cooper - VIC / TAS
GAICD, Grad. Cert. Comm
Email: mark.cooper@capricorn.coop
Mark was born in 1967, is married to Stephanie and has three daughters.
Mark has been involved in the automotive industry for over 36 years, starting at the age of 13 working weekends at his father's service station. Following his passion Mark secured an apprenticeship with his local Holden dealer, before becoming a fully qualified motor mechanic in 1987. Mark has worked in dealerships, service stations and small independent workshops.
Mark then started his own mechanical service and repair business in 1995 which has since expanded to a fully operational franchise with 8 locations and 34 staff. In December 2013, Mark purchased two paint stores in Southern Tasmania. In January 2016, Mark expanded into battery sales using his automotive service centres as retail outlets.
Mark became a member of Capricorn Society in 1995 and was first elected to the board in October 2013. He was appointed Vice Chairman to the Board in 2018. Mark is a member of Capricorn's Remuneration and Nomination Committee and has previously been a member of the Capricorn Audit and Risk Committee. Mark is also a Director of Capricorn Mutual Ltd.
To further his knowledge in motor vehicle repairs and servicing, Mark has attained an Automotive Electrician qualification and Automotive Technician endorsements. Mark has also furthered his business management skills through completing a Marketing and Financing Independent Business course, a Certificate IV in Small Business Management and obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Commercialisation from the University of Tasmania.
Mark is a Director of five family owned companies and currently sits on the Executive Committee of the TACC (Tasmanian Automotive Chamber of Commerce).Mark donates to various charities, financially supports junior sports clubs and regularly carries out automotive career talks at local high schools and colleges.