YKK AP America
Patrys Wiid, SHRM-CP, PHR has a comprehensive work history in human resources spanning over two decades. They have held positions such as Vice President of Organizational Excellence at YKK AP America Inc., Senior Manager Human Resources at Panasonic Automotive, Global Human Resources Director at PrimeRevenue, Inc., Human Resources Manager at Gerresheimer Medical Plastic Systems, Inc., and Human Resource Manager at Wayne Farms LLC. Prior to these roles, they served as a Human Resources Coordinator at Roedl & Partner, Human Resources Manager at Massmart in Johannesburg, South Africa, Human Resource Officer at Unilever in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Human Resource Assistant at Edcon. Their experience includes implementing technology-driven HR tools, leading workforce reorganization programs, and overseeing HR functions in various industries and company sizes.
Patrys Wiid received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in Human Resources from Technikon Pretoria between 1995-1998. In addition, Patrys obtained the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from SHRM in May 2003 and the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification in December 2015. Furthermore, Patrys completed the "Understanding Business Innovation" certification from Kennesaw State University in January 2017.
YKK AP America
At the YKK Americas Group, we believe in the “Cycle of Goodness” – the idea that “no one prospers without rendering benefit to others.” We’re committed to creating value for our customers, employees, and society in all that we do. Our three Core Values provide the framework for carrying out these objectives. But what do these values mean on a daily basis? The 25 Fundamental Behaviors that provide the answer. They describe the daily practices that bring our culture to life.