Albert E. Hickman is Chairman of Hickman Motors Limited, an automotive retailer. He is also the Chairman of the Hickman Group of Companies with diversified activities in Newfoundland, including: Hickman Leasing Limited, Hickman Saturn SAAB, Budget Rent-A-Car, and Body Works Limited.

Mr. Hickman has just recently retired from the Board of Directors of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, where he served as Director for 16 years. He has also served on the Boards of Fishery Products International (as Lead Director), Newtel Enterprises, and Aliant Inc. Also, he has served on many national committees and advisory boards associated with the automotive industry. Currently, Mr. Hickman's directorships include: Buchans River Ltd. and Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Ltd.

Mr. Hickman also has a distinguished record of service with charitable organizations including the Board of Governors of Junior Achievement of Canada and as a Patron of Laubach Literacy of Canada. As well, in the local community, he served as Campaign Chairman for the Newfoundland March of Dimes and as Chairman of the Construction Board for the YM/YWCA