Nigel Hedges

Nigel Hedges currently serves as the Executive General Manager and Chief Information Security Officer at Chemist Warehouse, overseeing cybersecurity and risk management in the post-merger environment with Sigma Healthcare. Previously, Nigel held positions including Adjunct Professor in Cybersecurity at Deakin University and Group Head of Cyber Security at Kmart Australia Limited, where responsibilities involved developing cyber strategies and reporting at the board level. Other notable roles include Head of Information Security at CPA Australia, Enterprise Security Architect at Reece Group, and various senior information security roles spanning over two decades. Nigel's academic credentials encompass a Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, an MBA in Business Administration, and ongoing studies toward a Master of Digital Health at La Trobe University.