Stuart Hickleton

Stuart Hickleton is an experienced senior operations manager currently serving as the General Manager of Construction Delivery at AARNet. With a strong background in commercial contracts, project management, and stakeholder engagement, they have successfully led multiple large-scale projects within the trades, construction, and utilities sectors. Previously, Stuart held various leadership roles, including Head of Trade Operations at RACV and General Manager at HDD - Healesville Directional Drilling, where they managed substantial operational budgets and fostered client relationships. Additionally, they developed their expertise in safety leadership and continuous improvement through their education in Construction Project Management and ongoing studies in Building/Construction Site Management at Swinburne Institute of Technology.