Heidi Wicks is an accomplished learning and development executive with more than 20 years of experience driving talent growth and organizational performance across the food manufacturing, distribution, and restaurant industries. As Senior Director of Learning and Development at Ventura Foods, she leads innovative learning strategies that elevate workforce capability, engagement, and business results.
Previously, Heidi served in multiple leadership roles at Dawn Foods and Sysco Foods, where she directed large-scale learning transformations, launched national sales enablement and eCommerce training programs, and built leadership academies that achieved near-universal engagement. At Sysco, she also created award-winning development programs for restaurant teams and sales leaders, boosting retention, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Earlier in her career, she held leadership positions in training and marketing at Swedish Medical Center and Emerald Queen Casino, designing programs that enhanced team performance and service quality.
Recognized for her strategic insight and talent for turning learning into measurable business impact, Heidi drives high-performance cultures built on innovation, growth, and continuous improvement.
