Dean Whaite

Dean Whaite is a seasoned professional in the field of People and Culture, currently serving as the National People & Culture Manager at Zambrero since November 2021. In this role, Dean leads the People & Culture function, overseeing support for approximately 70 head office staff, 3500 employees, and 100 franchise partners across 200 restaurants in Australia. Prior experience includes a tenure at Pizza Hut Australia from April 2017 to November 2021, where Dean worked as a People and Capability Advisor, Operations Area Manager for NSW/ACT, and HR Restaurant Operations Specialist. Earlier in the career, Dean held the position of Restaurant Manager at McDonald's from July 2006 to March 2017. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Business in Human Resources Management/Industrial Relations from Charles Sturt University and a Diploma in Management from McDonald's.