Mandi Wicks

Mandi Wicks is the Director of News and Current Affairs.

Prior to this, Mandi was the Director of SBS’s Audio and Language Content for almost 10 years. This included overseeing SBS Radio’s 68 language services and three music channels - SBS PopAsia, SBS PopDesi and SBS Chill.

Mandi has more than 30 years’ experience in the media industry, working at four of Australia’s leading networks (SBS, Macquarie Media, Southern Cross Austereo and Nova Entertainment). She worked as a journalist for 12 years before moving to senior management roles.

Mandi is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

She oversees a team of journalists delivering news and current affairs on television, online, via audio and social media, with trusted content such as SBS World News, Insight, Dateline, The Feed and Small Business Secrets.

Mandi is driven by SBS’s purpose to inspire all Australians to explore, respect and celebrate diversity, and its important role in contributing to a more inclusive society.