Chris Hickman brings more than two decades of senior finance, capital markets, and corporate development experience across the digital infrastructure and energy sectors.
Prior to joining Ionic Digital, Hickman served as interim CEO and CFO at Tillman Infrastructure, overseeing the company’s strategy and financial operations. Earlier in his career, Hickman served in senior leadership positions at Crown Castle Inc. for over five years, including as Vice President of Investor Relations and Capital Markets. His tenure at Crown Castle demonstrated his ability to drive operational excellence through strategic financial leadership within the telecommunications infrastructure industry.
Before entering the telecommunications sector, Hickman spent nearly 15 years in the energy industry, where he held various leadership roles focusing on finance, strategic planning, and corporate development. Notable achievements include leading Noble Energy through the initial public offering of its midstream infrastructure business as Vice President of Investor Relations and establishing the finance organization for a multi-billion-dollar joint venture.
Hickman holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas A&M University.