Cam Hicks, Nacd.Dc
About Cam Hicks, Nacd.Dc
Cam Hicks is the Corporate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Teleflex, based in Wayne, Pennsylvania. He has extensive experience in human resources, having held senior roles at various organizations including Harlan Laboratories, MDS Pharma Services, and Junior Achievement of Canada.
Current Role at Teleflex
Cam Hicks currently holds the position of Corporate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Teleflex. Based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, he has been in this role since February 2021. His responsibilities include overseeing the company's human resources operations, with a focus on enhancing workplace culture, driving employee engagement, and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Previous Experience with Teleflex
Before becoming the Corporate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Cam Hicks served as the Vice President of Global Human Resources & Employee Communications at Teleflex. He held this role from 2013 to 2021, accumulating eight years of experience in leading global HR strategies and developing employee communication programs. His contributions during this tenure were pivotal in shaping the HR department's initiatives and policies.
Employment History
Cam Hicks has had a diverse and extensive career in human resources, holding significant roles at various companies. From 2010 to 2013, he worked as the Executive Vice President of Human Resources & Organization Effectiveness at Harlan Laboratories, Inc. Prior to this, he was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Organization Development at MDS Pharma Services from 2000 to 2011. His earlier roles include positions at MDS Harris, MDS Inc, MDS Laboratory Services, and Junior Achievement of Canada, where he gained a broad spectrum of experience in HR management and operations.
Educational Background
Cam Hicks has a strong educational background in business and human resources. He earned his Honors in Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at Western University, where he studied Human Resource Management, Finance, and Marketing from 1982 to 1986. He further enhanced his expertise through various programs, including an Advanced Program in Human Resource Management from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management and a conference on Industrial Relations at Queen's University. Additionally, he obtained a Human Resources and Compensation Committee Certification from DeGroote School of Business - McMaster University in conjunction with the Conference Board of Canada.
Initiatives in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Cam Hicks has been prominently involved in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Teleflex. He has been quoted on the significance of DEI as a core value for the company. Under his leadership, Teleflex has achieved recognition as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity 2022 by Forbes. His initiatives in this area highlight his commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment.