Wayne Avard is an experienced professional in human resources and organizational leadership, currently serving as the People & Culture Lead for Australian Operations at Goodman Fielder since April 2021. With a strong background in strategic policy and human resource management, Wayne has held significant roles such as the Senior Director of Student Engagement and Director of Human Resources at the Department of Education Northern Territory, and as a Human Resources Business Partner at Woolworths Limited. Wayne's portfolio includes leadership in employee relations, operational HR functions, and team development across various industries, enhanced by a solid educational foundation in business and human resource management, including a Master's degree from Swinburne University of Technology.