Donald A. Hicks

Donald Hicks is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as President and CEO of Optilogic Inc. since June 2022, and Managing Director at Multiverse Investments since January 2016, Hicks has a proven track record of fostering innovation and excellence. As Proprietor of Blue LLama Enterprises, LLC, Hicks oversees the operation of restaurants and music clubs, delivering memorable guest experiences. Previously, Hicks held the role of CEO at Saganworks, driving revolutionary product design and strategy to advance knowledge management technologies. As the founder, President, and CEO of LLamasoft, Hicks established a prominent company in supply chain optimization. Hicks also led DNA Software, Inc. as CEO, focusing on biotech software to enhance human health, and contributed as Senior Vice President at PROMODEL Corporation, enhancing simulation software development. Hicks holds a BS in Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA from the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business.