Yvonne Thwaites
About Yvonne Thwaites
Yvonne Thwaites serves as the HR Director for Manufacturing & Supply at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in human resources across various industries, including pharmaceuticals and marketing, and holds multiple qualifications in personnel development and industrial psychology.
Current Role at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Yvonne Thwaites currently serves as the HR Director for Manufacturing & Supply at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC. She has held this position since 2020 and is based in Northwich. In her role, she focuses on enhancing human resources operations within the manufacturing and supply sectors of the company.
Previous Experience at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Before her current role, Yvonne Thwaites was the Head of HR for Global Manufacturing and Supply at Dechra Pharmaceuticals from 2017 to 2020. During her tenure, she contributed to the development and implementation of HR strategies that supported the company's operational goals.
Career Background in Human Resources
Yvonne Thwaites has extensive experience in human resources across various industries. She worked as Head of HR at Teva Pharmaceuticals for five months in 2016 and served as People Manager at Morrisons for ten months in 2017. Additionally, she was an HR Manager at Allied Bakeries from 2012 to 2015 and at Auto Trader UK from 2001 to 2005.
Educational Qualifications
Yvonne Thwaites has a strong educational background in human resources and related fields. She studied Industrial Psychology and Communications at UNISA, earning a BA from 1995 to 1999. She also completed a CIPD qualification in Personnel and Development at Wigan and Leigh College from 2002 to 2004, and obtained a CIM Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the same institution in 2003 to 2004.
Expertise in Recruitment and Training
Yvonne Thwaites possesses expertise in graduate recruitment and training delivery, particularly within the pharmaceuticals industry. Her strong negotiation skills enhance her effectiveness in managing human resources operations and developing talent within organizations.