Paula Padua

Paula Padua is an experienced professional in quality assurance and food safety, currently serving as the National Technical Manager and National Food Safety & Compliance Lead at One Harvest since February 2023. Previously, Paula held roles including Quality Assurance Manager and Quality Coordinator at Wild Breads Fresh Pty Ltd, where responsibilities included managing food safety and quality systems, driving continuous improvement projects, and overseeing HACCP programs. Prior experience includes positions at Artisan Food Company Australia, PFD Fresh to Go, Uniting, Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong, Premier Event Bars Ltd, Spoon Bulk Foods, and Sodexo, demonstrating a strong background in quality assurance, nutrition, and culinary management. Paula holds a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Sciences, along with multiple certificates in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, and Commercial Cookery.