Michael Hicks Pe

Michael Hicks PE, CSP, CIH, PMP serves as the Project Development Director at Volkswagen Group since September 2025, following a tenure as Environment, Health and Safety Manager at VINFAST from November 2022 to September 2025. Previous roles include OEM Manager at Pipeline Plastics, LLC, and Maintenance Supervisor at Bay Valley Foods, overseeing maintenance operations and managing teams. Michael has also worked as Environmental Health and Safety and Facilities Manager at Adams Thermal Systems, as well as Maintenance and Safety Manager at Land O' Lakes Purina. At Smithfield Foods, responsibilities included Waste Water Treatment Manager and overseeing environmental safety programs. Earlier experience includes positions such as Commissioning Safety Manager at Rapid Logistics and Remote Site Project Manager at Black Hills Construction. Michael holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering from East Carolina University and various associate degrees in related fields.