Penny Hicks, The Globe and Mail

Penny Hicks is a highly accomplished executive with a proven track record of driving business growth and building strong client relationships in the media industry. As the Managing Director of Client Partnerships and Commercial Operations at the Globe and Mail, she leads the company’s advertising sales division and is responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive revenue growth across all platforms.

Throughout her career, Penny has held several senior leadership positions at some of Canada’s most iconic media brands. As Publisher of Maclean’s, she oversaw the business operations of the country’s leading news magazine, and as Group Publisher of Chatelaine and Today’s Parent, she led the development and execution of strategies to drive revenue growth across multiple platforms, including print, digital, and events.

Penny is known for her passion for the media industry and her ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with clients and partners. She is a results-driven leader who prioritizes innovation, creativity, and teamwork.

Penny Hicks is a distinguished graduate of McGill University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and served as Associate Editor of the Interdisciplinary Journal of the Arts. She is a passionate advocate for journalism and democracy, as well as a variety of causes including arts and culture, education, the environment, and human rights.