Damon Smith is the CEO of Geocon Group - Canberra's largest integrated construction, development and hotel management company. With more than 500 people across construction, design, hotels and development, Damon leads one of the most influential organisations shaping the capital's skyline and communities. Known as much for his people skills as his commercial acumen, Damon makes it his business to know the name and story of every person in his team - a philosophy that says a lot about the kind of leader he is.

A proud Canberran through and through, Marist College educated and deeply rooted in this city, Damon has spent his career building more than just buildings.

Geocon's relationship with OzHarvest Canberra goes back years, including donating a vehicle to support our food rescue operations in 2022. For Damon, the CEO CookOff is a chance to take that support somewhere a little more personal - and a little more delicious.

As it turns out, Damon is no stranger to the kitchen. A genuine love of cooking means he'll be bringing more than just goodwill to the evening.

Every dollar he raises goes directly to OzHarvest's work here in Canberra: free deliveries of rescued food to 64 local charities, every single week, for the people in our community who need it most.