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Andrew тАЬTwiggyтАЭ Forrest is one of the worldтАЩs most influential entrepreneurs, widely recognised for building one of the largest and most successful mining companies of the modern era and for his leadership in the global transition to clean energy.
As the founder and Executive Chairman of Fortescue Metals Group, Forrest transformed what began as a small exploration venture into one of the worldтАЩs leading iron ore producers. Under his leadership, Fortescue grew into a multi-billion-dollar global enterprise, reshaping AustraliaтАЩs resources sector and becoming one of the countryтАЩs most significant exporters.
Beyond mining, Forrest has become a major force in the global movement toward renewable energy through Fortescue Future Industries, an ambitious initiative focused on developing green hydrogen and large-scale renewable energy solutions aimed at accelerating the worldтАЩs transition away from fossil fuels.
Alongside his business achievements, Forrest is one of AustraliaтАЩs most prominent philanthropists. Through the Minderoo Foundation, which he co-founded with his wife Nicola Forrest, he has committed billions of dollars to tackling some of the worldтАЩs most pressing challenges, including modern slavery, ocean conservation, disaster relief and indigenous opportunity.
Known for his bold vision and willingness to challenge conventional thinking, Forrest brings a unique perspective on entrepreneurship, leadership, sustainability and the future of global industry.
A compelling and inspiring speaker, he shares powerful insights into building world-scale businesses, leading through disruption and driving transformational change across industries and societies.
Building a Global Business from the Ground Up
The entrepreneurial journey behind one of the worldтАЩs most successful mining companies.
Leadership, Vision and Bold Decision Making
How courageous leadership can reshape industries and unlock new opportunities.
The Global Energy Transition
Why green hydrogen and renewable energy will transform the global economy.
Purpose, Profit and Philanthropy
How modern business leaders can create commercial success while driving social impact.
Innovation in Traditional Industries
Lessons from disrupting one of the worldтАЩs oldest sectors: mining and resources.
