Ronald Carl "Rennie" Fritschy AM is an Australian business executive, best known for his work in the mining and resource sector.[1]

For eight years, Fritschy was Managing Director of Queensland Alumina Limited.[2] During his career, Fritschy has also worked within the nickel, petrochemical and textile fields.[1] He lists his time at Queensland Alumina and being the site manager of Nabalco in Gove as two career highlights.[1]

In 2004, Fritschy was appointed as Central Queensland University's second chancellor, taking over from the university's original chancellor, Stanley Jones.[3] Fritschy retired from the role in 2016.[4] At the university's 25th anniversary celebrations in 2017, both Fritschy and Jones were recognised for the work they did as chancellors by being appointed as emeritus chancellors of the university.[5]

Fritschy was recognised with an AM in the 2016 Australia Day Honours, for his significant service to higher education and for his services in the mining and resource sector.[1][6]

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  1. ^ a b c d Webster, Lara; Sparkes, David; Marsellos, Brad; Buchanan, Kallee (26 January 2016) Queenslanders make the Australia Day awards list: Achievements in mining and resources recognised, ABC News. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  2. ^ Battersby, Ebony (22 October 2013) Former QAL chief marks 10 years as university chancellor, The Observer. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  3. ^ CQUniversity Chancellors, CQUniversity Council: CQUniversity Chancellors], CQUniversity website. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  4. ^ (19 February 2016) Rennie Fritschy farewelled by campus, NewsMail. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  5. ^ Gately, Michelle (17 February 2017) 'A university of opportunity' 25 years in the making, The Morning Bulletin. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  6. ^ (27 January 2016) CQUni Chancellor recognised in Australia Day awards, CQUni News. Retrieved 2 November 2018.