Austin Willetts

Austin Willetts has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Austin is currently the Head of Engineering at Avara Foods since January 2020. Prior to that, they held the same position at Faccenda Foods Ltd, starting in January 2017. Austin also served as the Engineering Manager at Faccenda Foods Ltd from September to December 2016.

Before joining Faccenda Foods Ltd, Austin had a long career at Mars, starting in June 2001. Austin held various positions at Mars, including Chief Engineer from May 2012 to September 2016. In this role, they had complete responsibility for all technical functions and successfully led a reorganization of the technical team, improving equipment reliability and reducing manufacturing costs. Austin also spearheaded sustainability initiatives, making the Mars site the most improved in water and energy consumption. Additionally, they oversaw factory decommissioning and demolition and developed a strategic site Masterplan.

Austin's earlier work experience includes serving as a Business Development Manager at Cochran Boilers Ltd from June 2000 to June 2001 and as the UK Sales Manager at Marley Cooling Tower Company Limited from October 1997 to June 2000. Austin also worked as an Applications Engineer at Marley Cooling Tower Company Ltd from March 1993 to October 1996.

Austin Willetts attended Nottingham University from 1988 to 1992, where they earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Mechanical Engineering. Austin also holds a certification in CEng.IMechE., although details such as the institution and the specific time of obtaining the certification are not provided.