Lis Mannes
About Lis Mannes
Lis Mannes serves as the Executive General Manager of CHEP Australia and has held various leadership roles in the food and consumer goods sectors. With a strong educational background in engineering and business, she possesses extensive experience in operations, strategy, and management.
Work at Brambles
Lis Mannes serves as the Executive General Manager for CHEP Australia at Brambles. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's operations in Sydney, Australia. In this role, she focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and driving business growth within the organization.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role at Brambles, Lis Mannes worked at several notable companies. She was the Operations & New Business Development Director at George Weston Foods from 2011 to 2017, and held the position of Executive General Manager at Pact Group Holdings Ltd for one year in 2017-2018. Additionally, she served as Operations Director ANZ at Kraft Foods for eight months in 2010-2011 and was the Group Manufacturing Director at Uniq Plc from 1997 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Lis Mannes has a strong educational background in engineering and business management. She earned a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Birmingham and an MBA from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School. She also completed the Advanced Management Programme at INSEAD in 2015 and 2016. Currently, she is studying for a Company Directors Course Diploma at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Leadership and Skills
Lis Mannes possesses strong skills in business strategy, risk management, operational excellence, and people and culture management. She has extensive experience in both Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and industrial sectors, demonstrating a versatile management skill set. Her leadership includes chairing the Research and Development committee, highlighting her focus on innovation and product development.
Professional Affiliations
Lis Mannes is a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK), where she achieved Chartered Engineer status (CEng) and is a Fellow (FIMechE). Her involvement in professional organizations reflects her commitment to continuous professional development and industry engagement.