Graham Cooke

Head of Consumer Research

Graham Cooke is Finder’s Head of Consumer Research, leading the team responsible for gathering and analysing data on everything from consumer spending and saving habits to how different financial products perform in the real world. This data informs the winners of the Finder Awards, so consumers can trust that they’re choosing the best products on the market.

A passionate advocate for financial literacy and consumer rights, Graham has appeared in hundreds of live TV interviews on ABC News, 7 News, Sunrise, Today, 9 News, 10 News First, The Project and Sky News, providing expert insights on credit cards, loans, insurance and investments. He is a regular contributor to leading finance media outlets such as Yahoo Finance and Money Magazine, and has also written for the Sydney Morning Herald, NASDAQ, Westpac, Homely and Soho.

Graham has a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nanotech and Physics, as well as Tier 1and Tier 2 certifications (RG 146), which ensure compliance with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) standards.

If you’re interested in a media interview with Graham, please reach out to our PR team at aupr@finder.com.

Expertise

Home loans and the housing market
Credit cards & personal finance
Finder Awards
Retail economics & FMCG
Travel
Finder's RBA Cash Rate Survey, Consumer Sentiment Tracker, Cost of Living Pressure Gauge and Property Investment Index

Experience

Regular contributor to multiple TV shows including 7 News, 9 News, ABC News, Sunrise, Today & The Project
Judge for Finder Awards programs since 2016
Judge on Australian Mortgage Awards since 2018
Judge for Money Magazine and the Australian Financial Review awards

Education

BSc (Hons): Science | Physics Major | Technological University Dublin | 2006-2010
Kaplan ASIC RC 146 Accreditation | Tier 1 & Tier 2 - General Knowledge, Tier 2 General Insurance, Tier 2 General Advice - Deposit Products | 2015

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