Ronald Carl "Rennie" Fritschy 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]