Carly Wickenton

Carly Wickenton has a diverse work experience in various companies. Carly is currently working at Specsavers as the Head of Strategic Development (Global) since March 2022. Prior to this role, they held positions at Specsavers as the Head of Brand Creative from March 2020 and as Head of Marketing Operations from January 2019 to March 2020. Before joining Specsavers, Carly worked at Coles as the Head of Program Marketing (contract) from October 2018 to December 2018. Carly also held the position of Head of Marketing at Starbucks from December 2017 to May 2018. Carly had multiple roles at Coles, including Head of Marketing - Health, Beauty and Wellness from March 2017 to December 2017, Head of Marketing - Dairy, Deli and Frozen from October 2016 to March 2017, People Capability and Learning Innovation Lead from October 2015 to October 2016, Business Category Marketing Manager - Non Food (Gen Merch, Apparel, Telco, Tobacco & Entertainment) from March 2015 to October 2015, Category Marketing Planning Manager - Fresh Produce & Bakery from April 2014 to March 2015, and Senior Marketing Manager - Loyalty (flybuys) from April 2011 to April 2014. Prior to their roles at Coles, Carly worked at Starbucks as the Marketing Manager - Loyalty and Consumer Insights from February 2008 to August 2010 and as the Marketing Manager - Licensed Stores from September 2007 to February 2009. Carly began their career at John Sands as the Product Manager - Seasonal from March 2003 to May 2007.

Carly Wickenton completed their education history as follows:

- In 2021, they received a Certified Organisational/ Executive Coach Level One degree from the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL), specializing in Accredited Organisational, Executive and Leadership Coaching.

- In 2000, they earned a Post Grad Degree Honours in Commerce, with a focus on Marketing, from Deakin University.

- From 1996 to 1999, they studied at Deakin University, achieving a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.