Patties Foods
Rita Williams has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Rita began their career in IT roles in FMCG and Steel Manufacturing, where they managed large-scale system and process change projects. Rita then transitioned into HR roles, starting as an HR Advisor at Simplot Australia Pty Ltd. Rita later became a Career & Capability Manager and eventually National HR Capability Manager, overseeing HR activities such as recruitment, learning and development, talent management, and succession planning. Rita also worked at Emerald Grain as General Manager of HR & Culture, where they focused on driving the people and safety strategy. Rita then served as the Head of HR at Aggreko Australia-Pacific, responsible for the HR operations in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. Their most recent role is as the Head of People at Patties Foods Pty Ltd, leading the HR agenda and overseeing the delivery of great tasting, honest food to Australians through a portfolio of iconic Australian brands.
Rita Williams has a Bachelor of Business degree in Information Technology & Accounting from Victoria University. Rita also holds an MBA with a specialization in HR from Swinburne University of Technology. In addition, they have obtained certifications as a DiSC accredited trainer from the Intégro Learning Company, as a Lominger Leadership Architect from Korn Ferry, and in Situational Leadership - SLII from The Ken Blanchard Companies.
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Patties Foods
Patties Foods is a true Australian success story, growing into a leading Australian manufacturer, supplier and marketer of branded frozen savoury and dessert products. In 1966, after working at their local bakery, Peter and Annie Rijs bought a small cake shop named Patties in Lakes Entrance, Victoria. Wanting to offer their customers more than just sweet treats, they introduced freshly baked bread rolls and delicious hot pies to the menu. The rest, as they say, is history. It wasn’t long before their business began to boom and bite by bite, the Patties legend began to grow. By the mid-80s, thanks to its famous pies, pastries and party food, Patties had become a household name. We’re now one of the leading Australian-owned frozen food companies and continue to build on the family’s vision to deliver great tasting, honest food to all Australians, no matter what the occasion. As an ASX listed company, we own a high quality portfolio of iconic Australian brands which include Four’N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna’s, Ruffie Rustic Foods and Boscastle. Patties Foods maintains the values reflecting its origin as a family-owned company. We are the custodians of a unique portfolio of brands that have become household names across the nation. Of course, along with Great Brands, and Great Assets, the other vital ingredient in our recipe for business success is – GREAT PEOPLE.