Tom Hicks
About Tom Hicks
Tom Hicks is the Head of Communications and Policy, Human Services at Maximus, with a background in policy and public affairs roles across various organizations.
Company
Tom Hicks currently works at Maximus, a company based in Reston, Virginia, United States. The company is known for delivering business process and technology solutions for government agencies across North America, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia. Maximus focuses on improving government programs related to health, welfare-to-work, and child support through specialized consulting services.
Title
Tom Hicks serves as the Head of Communications and Policy, Human Services at Maximus. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the communication strategies and policy development efforts that align with the company's mission of 'Helping Government Serve the People.' He has held this position since 2016.
Previous Roles
Before joining Maximus, Tom Hicks served in various positions. He was the Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Remploy Ltd from 2013 to 2016 and the Policy and External Affairs Executive at Remploy from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he worked at Remploy Ltd as Senior Policy and External Affairs Executive from 2009 to 2013. Tom also has experience in the political sector, having worked at the Liberal Democrats as part of the General Election Campaign HQ in 2010. He began his career as a Public Relations and Public Affairs Intern at Fishburn Hedges in 2008 and as a Parliamentary Office Assistant at the House of Commons from 2006 to 2009 in London, United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Tom Hicks studied at the Department of Sociology at the London School of Economics (LSE), where he achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Government from 2006 to 2009. He has a significant background in communications, policy development, and public affairs, which has equipped him with the skills necessary for his leadership role at Maximus.
Background
Tom Hicks has accumulated various professional experiences in communications, policy development, and public affairs across multiple organizations and sectors. His career began in a political environment working as a Parliamentary Office Assistant. He has shown a clear focus on improving government-related programs through his diverse roles, including significant contributions to Remploy Ltd. His career progression highlights a commitment to enhancing government service delivery and policy efficiency.