Scott Clarke is a seasoned People and Culture executive with more than 25 years of international experience spanning North America, Australia, Asia, and Africa. A dual U.S. and Australian citizen, he has built a distinguished career leading high-performing global HR functions and aligning people strategy with corporate objectives across the energy, mining, construction, and technology sectors.
In his role as Vice President of People and Technology at Cyrq Energy, Scott built the company’s corporate Human Resources function from the ground up—establishing its first formal compensation structure, talent assessment and succession planning processes, and leadership development programs. His pragmatic and strategic approach ensures that people strategy is fully integrated with business growth and operational excellence.
Prior to joining Cyrq Energy, Scott held senior leadership positions at major multinational companies including Rio Tinto, GE Oil & Gas, and OceanaGold. At Rio Tinto, he led a global HR transformation for capital projects valued in the billions, managed a 40-person international team, and developed workforce and organizational structures to support large-scale development. At GE Oil & Gas, Scott oversaw rapid workforce expansion, growing the team from 35 to over 400 employees within a year. At OceanaGold, he established the company’s global talent acquisition function and authored its HR Mergers & Acquisitions manual.
A relationship-driven and results-focused leader, Scott combines global perspective with deep operational insight. His early career as a Commissioned Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force and as a management consultant instilled the discipline and strategic acumen that define his leadership today. Scott remains passionate about building strong teams, empowering leaders, and driving business results through people.
Scott holds a Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Sydney, a Graduate Diploma in Business from the University of South Australia, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Flinders University.