Nerida is the General Manager of Fonzie Abbott, bringing more than 20 years of experience across the coffee and hospitality industry.

At Fonzie Abbott, she plays a key role in guiding the growth of the business across its café, drive-thru, wholesale and coffee roasting operations, with a focus on maintaining quality, consistency and a strong brand identity as the business evolves.

A self-described “people explorer”, Nerida’s leadership approach is centred on building strong teams, meaningful customer relationships and a culture of collaboration and continuous growth.

With extensive experience across both the operational and commercial sides of hospitality, Nerida brings a people-first perspective to what it takes to grow a successful coffee brand without losing what made it special in the first place.