Vanessa Hicks

Vanessa Hicks was appointed Group Executive People Experience at TPG Telecom in August 2020. She was previously Vodafone Hutchison Australia’s Director of Human Resources, having joined the company in 2006. Vanessa has served in several senior roles within the company, including General Manager of Business Customer Operations and General Manager of Human Resources. She is responsible for all human resources functions including organisational culture, leadership programs and occupational health and safety. Vanessa was appointed Chair of the TPG Telecom Foundation Board, formerly named the Vodafone Foundation Australia, in January 2022. She served on the Vodafone Foundation Australia Board since 2010, including a four-year tenure as Chair. Vanessa has served as an Advisory Board Member of the Telco Together Foundation since 2017. Prior to Vodafone Hutchison Australia, Vanessa was a Director at First Choice Solutions and the National Contact Centre Manager for ING. Vanessa is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).