Schnitz Australia CEO resigns
Read full statement from Schnitz here.
Schnitz Australia has today announced that Brenton Howie has decided to step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer, effective 10 March 2025, to pursue a new opportunity in the manufacturing industry. The Executive Board of Directors and the Dyduk family have initiated a search for a new CEO to lead the company into the next phase of growth.
Brenton Howie has served as CEO since 2019 and has been instrumental in guiding the business, franchise partners, supplier and service partners and brand through a very challenging COVID period, forging strong relationships with many stakeholders with a compassionate and dynamic approach, growing the counter fronts, restaurant footprint and the brand presence in Australia.
In a statement, Brenton Howie said, “It has been an honour to lead Schnitz and work alongside such a talented team. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together and am confident that the company is well-positioned for continued success and growth.”
The Executive board of directors and the Dyduk family have expressed gratitude for Brenton’s leadership, stating, “On behalf of the Board and the entire organisation, we want to sincerely thank Brenton for his unwavering dedication and vision. His commitment to living and breathing our company values and instilling them in daily actions is a testament to the leader he is and has been for Schnitz, consistently elevating our team’s performance. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”
The company has appointed Tom Dyduk (Co-Founder) as interim CEO while the search for a permanent successor is underway.