Board and Leadership team

Board of Directors

Fortescue has a talented and diverse Board committed to enhancing and protecting the interests of shareholders and other stakeholders and fulfilling a strong governance role over the Company's affairs.

Dr Andrew Forrest AO
Executive Chairman and Founder of Fortescue, Founder of Minderoo Foundation and Tattarang
Dr Andrew Forrest AO is a global business and philanthropic leader dedicated to ending the use of fossil fuels, creating green energy solutions and tackling global challenges like climate change, conflict response, modern slavery and oceanic destruction through overfishing and plastic pollution.

In 2003, Dr Forrest founded the iron ore miner Fortescue in Western Australia. 22 years later, Fortescue is one of the world's largest iron ore pro...
Dr Andrew Forrest AO
Executive Chairman and Founder of Fortescue, Founder of Minderoo Foundation and Tattarang
Dr Andrew Forrest AO is a global business and philanthropic leader dedicated to ending the use of fossil fuels, creating green energy solutions and tackling global challenges like climate change, conflict response, modern slavery and oceanic destruction through overfishing and plastic pollution.

In 2003, Dr Forrest founded the iron ore miner Fortescue in Western Australia. 22 years later, Fortescue is one of the world's largest iron ore producers and a global green technology, energy and mining group which has generated the highest Total Shareholder Returns of any company listed on the ASX. Fortescue is on track to be ‘Real Zero’ by 2030 – which will see the Company eliminate the use of fossil fuels from its Australian operations.

As founder of Australia’s largest philanthropy Minderoo Foundation, Dr. Forrest has pledged to give away his wealth over his lifetime. With an endowment exceeding AU$9 billion, Minderoo tackles global challenges, such as climate change, urgent humanitarian responses, modern slavery, Indigenous empowerment, and early childhood development.

Through the Foundation, Dr Forrest has supported a strong response to the Gaza humanitarian crisis, providing nearly $40 million since October 2023 to deliver safe water, sanitation, medical supplies, medical consultations, and food aid.

Dr. Forrest is also a dedicated supporter of Ukraine. Minderoo has provided $20 million in emergency aid to those affected by the conflict. In 2022, he committed US$500 million to the Ukraine Development Fund to help kickstart post-war reconstruction, focusing on green energy and digital infrastructure development.
Dr. Forrest’s private investments through Tattarang reflect his commitment to Australia’s economic and environmental future. Tattarang one of Australia’s largest private investment groups and is guided by the principal of using capital as a force for good investing in agriculture, resources, technology, health, and sustainable food production. It owns Squadron Energy, Australia’s largest renewable energy developer, and has invested in iconic Australian brands R.M. Williams and Akubra to ensure they remain in Australian hands and continue their legacy of exceptional local craftsmanship.

Dr Forrest holds a PhD in Marine Ecology and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for his distinguished service to philanthropy, mining, employment, and sustainable foreign investment.

Dr Forrest is a member of Harvard’s Salata Institute Advisory Board (SIAB), the Giving Pledge and was listed on TIME's 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action.
Mark Barnaba AM CitWA
Deputy Chairman, Non-Executive Director
Mr Barnaba is Deputy Chairman and Chairman of the Audit, Finance and Risk Management Committee¹ and sits on the advisory board of Fortescue Capital (a third party Asset Manager) at Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG). He is Chairman of Greatland Gold PLC (LSE:GGP) and is also Chairman of Airtrunk (a cloud-based data centre company operating in Asia-Pacific and Japan). Mark is co-Chair of the University of Western Australia Business School Board.

Mr Bar...
Mark Barnaba AM CitWA
Deputy Chairman, Non-Executive Director
Mr Barnaba is Deputy Chairman and Chairman of the Audit, Finance and Risk Management Committee¹ and sits on the advisory board of Fortescue Capital (a third party Asset Manager) at Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG). He is Chairman of Greatland Gold PLC (LSE:GGP) and is also Chairman of Airtrunk (a cloud-based data centre company operating in Asia-Pacific and Japan). Mark is co-Chair of the University of Western Australia Business School Board.

Mr Barnaba brings a wealth of international experience as an entrepreneur, corporate advisor and independent director for organisations across the finance, technology, infrastructure, natural resources, sports administration and education sectors. He has extensive and particularly diverse experience at board level in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors.

Mr Barnaba was previously on the Board of Australia’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), for two terms, and is a former Chairman of the Audit Committee of the RBA. He has previously chaired several publicly listed Australian companies within the mining and infrastructure sectors along with chairing non-profit organisations and was a former Chairman of the State Theatre Company of Western Australia, the West Coast Eagles (AFL team) and Williams Advanced Engineering (UK based offshoot of the Williams F1 team).

In 2009, Mr Barnaba was the recipient of the WA Citizen of the Year Award in Industry and Commerce and in 2015 was named a Member of the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the investment banking and financial sector, to business education and to sporting and cultural organisations.

In his executive career, Mr Barnaba founded, led and sold two companies – GEM Consulting and Azure Capital (both independent corporate advisory firms which provide financial, corporate and strategic advice to public and private organisations in the Asia Pacific region). He also held several senior executive roles at Macquarie Group (one being the Chairman and Global Head of the Natural Resources Group). He previously worked at McKinsey & Company in their London, Johannesburg and Sydney offices.

Mr Barnaba was the inaugural Chairman of the University of Western Australia Business School Board from 2002 to 2020 and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor in Finance. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (First Class Honours and University Medal) from the University of Western Australia, an MBA from Harvard Business School (High Distinction; Baker Scholar) and has an Honorary Doctor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia. He has lived in Australia, the United States, Italy, the United Kingdom and South Africa and is married with two children.

Committee memberships:

Audit, Finance and Risk Management Committee (Chair), Safety and Sustainability Committee (Member)
Dr Larry Marshall
Non-Executive Director and Lead Independent Director
Dr Larry Marshall sits on the boards of Fortescue, Nanosonics, Australian National University and Great Barrier Reef Foundation.

He formerly chaired the American Chamber of Commerce, and is the longest serving Chief Executive of CSIRO, and led a transformation which achieved the first growth in 30 years, doubled the value delivered to stakeholders, and made CSIRO the first Australian entity to be Thompson Reuters rated in the Global Top 20 ...
Dr Larry Marshall
Non-Executive Director and Lead Independent Director
Dr Larry Marshall sits on the boards of Fortescue, Nanosonics, Australian National University and Great Barrier Reef Foundation.

He formerly chaired the American Chamber of Commerce, and is the longest serving Chief Executive of CSIRO, and led a transformation which achieved the first growth in 30 years, doubled the value delivered to stakeholders, and made CSIRO the first Australian entity to be Thompson Reuters rated in the Global Top 20 Innovators.

Larry co-founded and led 6 companies in Biotech, Telecom, Semi, & Venture Capital. He has a PhD in Physics and has been honoured for both his business acumen as a Fellow of AICD, but also his Technology and Engineering acumen as a Federation Fellow, and Fellow of AIP and ATSE; and an inaugural Male Champion of Change for STEM.

He is the author of the 2023 book, Invention to Innovation: How Scientists Can Drive Our Economy, which charts a course for Australian businesses to disrupt their Market, defeat competition and accelerate economic growth by using science driven innovation. He has 100 publications and conference papers, holds 20 patents, and has served on 20 boards of high-tech companies operating in the US, Australia & China.

Committee memberships:

Audit, Finance and Risk Management Committee (Member), People, Remuneration and Nomination Committee (Member), Safety and Sustainability Committee (Member), Innovation Council (Chair)
Elizabeth Gaines
Executive Director
Ms Gaines led Fortescue as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director from February 2018 to August 2022, after joining the Executive team as Chief Financial Officer in February 2017 and joining the Board as a Non-Executive Director in February 2013.

A highly experienced business leader, Ms Gaines has extensive international experience in all aspects of financial and commercial management.

Ms Gaines has significant experience in the re...
Elizabeth Gaines
Executive Director
Ms Gaines led Fortescue as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director from February 2018 to August 2022, after joining the Executive team as Chief Financial Officer in February 2017 and joining the Board as a Non-Executive Director in February 2013.

A highly experienced business leader, Ms Gaines has extensive international experience in all aspects of financial and commercial management.

Ms Gaines has significant experience in the resources sector and exposure to the impact of the growth in Asian economies, particularly China, on the Australian business environment and economy as well as a deep understanding of all aspects of financial and commercial management at a senior executive level in both listed and private companies.

Ms Gaines has extensive exposure to the drive to transition to green energy and has been a key driver of the goal to decarbonise Fortescue’s mining operations by 2030.

In addition to her role as Executive Director at Fortescue, Ms Gaines is the Deputy Chair of Greatland Resources Ltd, Chair of the West Coast Eagles (AFL) Football Club, a Non Executive Director of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and a Senior Adviser to Oryx Global Partners Ltd.

Ms Gaines was ranked second in the 2019 Fortune Magazine’s Businessperson of the Year and in 2020 the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia awarded her the ‘Women in Resources Champion’ at the annual Women in Resources Awards.

In 2020, Ms Gaines was awarded Joint Australian Businessperson of the Year by the Australian Financial Review.

Ms Gaines is a former Chief Executive Officer of Helloworld Limited and Heytesbury Pty Limited and has previously held Non-Executive Director roles with Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited, NEXTDC Limited, Mantra Group Limited and ImpediMed Limited.

Ms Gaines holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Curtin University, a Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University and an Honorary Doctorate of Commerce from Curtin University. She is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Chief Executive Women.
Dr Jean Baderschneider
Non-Executive Director
A highly regarded leader in both business and civil society, Dr Baderschneider brings 35 years of extensive international experience in supply chain operations and procurement, strategic sourcing and logistics management, along with a deep understanding of high-risk operations and locations and complex partnerships. She also has global experience in safety, security and environmental operations and sustainability stewardship.

Dr Baderschnei...
Dr Jean Baderschneider
Non-Executive Director
A highly regarded leader in both business and civil society, Dr Baderschneider brings 35 years of extensive international experience in supply chain operations and procurement, strategic sourcing and logistics management, along with a deep understanding of high-risk operations and locations and complex partnerships. She also has global experience in safety, security and environmental operations and sustainability stewardship.

Dr Baderschneider retired from ExxonMobil in 2013 where she was Vice-President of Global Procurement. During her 30-year career, she was responsible for operations all over the world, including Africa, South America, the Middle East and Asia.

A past member of the Board of Directors of the Institute for Supply Management and the Executive Board of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Dr Baderschneider also served on the boards of The Center of Advanced Purchasing Studies and the Procurement Council of both The Conference Board and the Corporate Executive Board.

Dr Baderschneider has served as a member of the International Advisory Committee to the 2024 Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). She is also the President of the Board of Trustees of The President Lincoln’s Cottage and a member of the Abraham Lincoln National Council of Ford Theatre. In addition, she is on the Board of Directors of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, the Board of Directors of the McCain Institute and is a Commissioner on the United Nations and Liechtenstein Financial Sector Commission on Modern Slavery. With nearly 20 years of experience working on anti human trafficking efforts globally, she served on the Board of Directors of Polaris, Made in a Free World and Verité and is a Founding Board member and Chair of the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery.

Dr Baderschneider was a Presidential appointee to the US Department of Commerce National Advisory Council on Minority Business Enterprises and is a past recipient of Cornell’s Jerome Alpern Award and Nomi Network Corporate Social Responsibility Award. She holds a Masters Degree from the University of Michigan and a PhD from Cornell University.

Committee memberships:

Audit, Finance and Risk Management Committee (Member)
People, Remuneration and Nomination Committee (Member)
Safety and Sustainability Committee (Chair)
Penny Bingham-Hall
Non-Executive Director
Ms Bingham-Hall has over 30 years’ experience in senior executive and non-executive roles in large ASX listed companies. She is Chair of Vocus Group and Co-Chair of Supply Nation and is also the Deputy Chair of both the Advisory Council of the Climate Governance Initiative, Australia and the Salaam Foundation.

Ms Bingham-Hall has worked in the construction, infrastructure, mining and property industries across Australia and the Asian region...
Penny Bingham-Hall
Non-Executive Director
Ms Bingham-Hall has over 30 years’ experience in senior executive and non-executive roles in large ASX listed companies. She is Chair of Vocus Group and Co-Chair of Supply Nation and is also the Deputy Chair of both the Advisory Council of the Climate Governance Initiative, Australia and the Salaam Foundation.

Ms Bingham-Hall has worked in the construction, infrastructure, mining and property industries across Australia and the Asian region. She has a particular interest in environmental sustainability, workplace safety and indigenous employment. Prior to becoming a company director, Ms Bingham-Hall was Executive General Manager, Strategy at Leighton Holdings (now CIMIC) – Australia’s largest construction, mining services and property group. As part of the leadership team at Leighton she had responsibilities across the group’s Australian and Asian operations.

She is a former director of Dexus Property Group, BlueScope Steel Limited, Australia Post, Port Authority of NSW and Macquarie Specialised Asset Management. Ms Bingham-Hall was also Chair of Taronga Conservation Society Australia, the NSW Freight and Logistics Advisory Council, the inaugural Chair of Advocacy Services Australia, Deputy Chair and Life Member of the Tourism & Transport Forum and a director of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, SCEGGS Darlinghurst Limited and the Global Foundation.

Ms Bingham-Hall has a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design, is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a member of Chief Executive Women.

Committee memberships:

People, Remuneration and Nomination Committee (Chair),
Audit, Finance and Risk Management Committee (Member),
Safety and Sustainability Committee (Member)
Lord Sebastian Coe CH, KBE
Non-Executive Director
Based in Monaco, Lord Coe is the Non-Executive Vice Chairman of Wasserman, formerly known as CSM Sport and Entertainment.

Lord Coe serves as Non-Executive Director of Allwyn Entertainment AG.

He was elected President of the International Association of Athletics Federations in 2015 (now World Athletics) where he is driving significant governance reforms through the organisation and its 214 Member Federations around the world. Coe is curr...
Lord Sebastian Coe CH, KBE
Non-Executive Director
Based in Monaco, Lord Coe is the Non-Executive Vice Chairman of Wasserman, formerly known as CSM Sport and Entertainment.

Lord Coe serves as Non-Executive Director of Allwyn Entertainment AG.

He was elected President of the International Association of Athletics Federations in 2015 (now World Athletics) where he is driving significant governance reforms through the organisation and its 214 Member Federations around the world. Coe is currently serving his third and final term as President. He was elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee in 2020, and became a director of the British Olympic Association at that time, having previously served as Chairman of the British Olympic Association from 2012 to 2016.

Lord Coe previously served as Chairman of the Organising Committee for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. He was a member of the British athletics team at the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games where he won two gold and two silver medals, as well as breaking 12 world records.

In 1992, Lord Coe became a Member of Parliament and during his political career served as a Government Whip and then Private Secretary to William Hague, Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Conservative Party. He was appointed to The House of Lords in 2000 having resigned in 2022.

In 2017, he became Chancellor of Loughborough University having previously served as Pro Chancellor of the University.

Committee memberships:

People, Remuneration and Nomination Committee (Member)
Yifei Li
Non-Executive Director
Ms Yifei Li is the President of the QiBin Foundation and currently serves on the board of BlackRock China.

Ms Li was a Global Trustee of the Rockefeller Foundation and was an Independent Board member of GAVI (The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation) from 2012 to 2018 and was formerly the Country Chair for Man Group in China, one of the world’s largest hedge fund managers.

Before joining Man Group, Ms Li had over 18 years of sen...
Yifei Li
Non-Executive Director
Ms Yifei Li is the President of the QiBin Foundation and currently serves on the board of BlackRock China.

Ms Li was a Global Trustee of the Rockefeller Foundation and was an Independent Board member of GAVI (The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation) from 2012 to 2018 and was formerly the Country Chair for Man Group in China, one of the world’s largest hedge fund managers.

Before joining Man Group, Ms Li had over 18 years of senior management experience, having successfully led the expansion of several multinational companies in China, including Viacom, MTV networks and VivaKi of Publicis Group.

Ms Li has a Bachelor of Law from the Foreign Affairs College in Beijing and an MA in International Relations from Baylor University in the United States.

Committee memberships:

People, Remuneration and Nomination Committee (Member)
Noel Pearson
Non-Executive Director
Mr Pearson comes from the Guugu Yimithirr community of Hope Vale, on south eastern Cape York Peninsula.

Mr Pearson is an Australian Indigenous leader and advocate. For over 30 years Mr Pearson has pursued land rights and socioeconomic development outcomes for Cape York.

Mr Pearson co-founded the Cape York Land Council and negotiated with the Keating government with respect to the Native Title Act 1993 after the High Court’s landmark Mabo...
Noel Pearson
Non-Executive Director
Mr Pearson comes from the Guugu Yimithirr community of Hope Vale, on south eastern Cape York Peninsula.

Mr Pearson is an Australian Indigenous leader and advocate. For over 30 years Mr Pearson has pursued land rights and socioeconomic development outcomes for Cape York.

Mr Pearson co-founded the Cape York Land Council and negotiated with the Keating government with respect to the Native Title Act 1993 after the High Court’s landmark Mabo decision.

He is the Founder of Cape York Partnership - a nonprofit Indigenous organisation working in the areas of policy, empowerment, health, language and culture; and Good to Great Schools Australia - which aims to lift education outcomes for Australian students.

Mr Pearson served as a member of the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Indigenous Australians and the Referendum Council and continues to advocate for structural reforms to empower Indigenous people.

Mr Pearson holds a degree in History and Law from Sydney University.

Committee memberships:

Safety and Sustainability Committee (Member)
Usha Rao-Monari
Non-Executive Director
Ms Rao-Monari is a senior infrastructure investment professional with over 25 years of experience leading investment platforms and departments within asset investment and management organisations.

She has held various leadership positions in the United Nations, Blackstone Group, Global Water Development Partners, and the International Finance Corporation.

Ms Rao-Monari currently serves as a Member of the Environmental Steering Committee ...
Usha Rao-Monari
Non-Executive Director
Ms Rao-Monari is a senior infrastructure investment professional with over 25 years of experience leading investment platforms and departments within asset investment and management organisations.

She has held various leadership positions in the United Nations, Blackstone Group, Global Water Development Partners, and the International Finance Corporation.

Ms Rao-Monari currently serves as a Member of the Environmental Steering Committee for NEOM, Saudi Arabia; Member of the International Advisory Panel on Carbon Credits, Singapore; Commissioner of Global Commission on the Economics of Water, Netherlands, and Co-Chair of the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative.

Ms Rao-Monari has also been involved in several global initiatives and partnerships on water resources, clean energy, resource efficiency and environmental issues such as the 2030 Water Resources Group, the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Councils and the CDP North America where she facilitated dialogue, innovation and solutions among public, private and civil society actors.

She has a Masters in International Affairs and Finance from Columbia University, a Masters in Management Studies from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management, and a BA Honours Economics from Delhi University, and has completed the Program for Management Development at Harvard Business School.

Committee memberships:

Audit, Finance and Risk Management Committee (Member),
Safety and Sustainability Committee (Member)
Noel Quinn
Non-Executive Director
Noel Quinn retired as Group Chief Executive of HSBC in September 2024, after five years in the role.

Before his retirement, Noel was with HSBC – or its constituent companies – for 37 years. In 1987, he joined Forward Trust Group, the leasing subsidiary of Midland Bank (now HSBC UK) and for most of his time with the Group he specialised in Corporate banking.

In October 2008 he took over responsibility for the UK Commercial Banking opera...
Noel Quinn
Non-Executive Director
Noel Quinn retired as Group Chief Executive of HSBC in September 2024, after five years in the role.

Before his retirement, Noel was with HSBC – or its constituent companies – for 37 years. In 1987, he joined Forward Trust Group, the leasing subsidiary of Midland Bank (now HSBC UK) and for most of his time with the Group he specialised in Corporate banking.

In October 2008 he took over responsibility for the UK Commercial Banking operations of HSBC and appointed as a Group General Manager HSBC, leading the business during the challenging years following the Global Financial Crisis.

From 2011 to 2015, he was the Regional Head of Commercial Banking for Asia-Pacific, based in Hong Kong and was then appointed as Chief Executive, Global Commercial Banking in December 2015.

Noel remains involved with the Sustainable Markets Initiative, which was founded by HM King Charles III, as Prince of Wales, in 2020. He previously chaired its Financial Services Taskforce and as CEO of HSBC he was a Principal member of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero. During his time as Group CEO, he has been a member of the World Bank Private Sector Investment Lab.

Recently, Noel has joined the Board of Fortescue Group and has been nominated as the Chair of Julius Baer an international private bank, headquartered in Switzerland.

Noel qualified as a Chartered Accountant.

Committee Memberships

Audit, Finance and Risk Management Committee (Member)
Yasmin Broughton
Non-Executive Director
Ms Broughton is a lawyer with significant experience as a non-executive director in a diverse range of industries with a particular focus on natural resources. With over 25 years of experience working with ASX-listed companies, Ms Broughton has a deep understanding of governance, risk management, compliance and regulation. Ms Broughton currently serves as a non-executive director of Greatland Resources Limited, Wright Prospecting Pty Ltd, Syne...
Yasmin Broughton
Non-Executive Director
Ms Broughton is a lawyer with significant experience as a non-executive director in a diverse range of industries with a particular focus on natural resources. With over 25 years of experience working with ASX-listed companies, Ms Broughton has a deep understanding of governance, risk management, compliance and regulation. Ms Broughton currently serves as a non-executive director of Greatland Resources Limited, Wright Prospecting Pty Ltd, Synergy (Electricity Generation and Retail Corporation) and VOC Group Limited.

She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with double majors in Corporate Law and Management and a Postgraduate degree in Law and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Leadership team

Fortescue’s team is accountable for the safety of our people, upholding the Company’s Values, acting with integrity and honesty, and leading the business to achieve our vision of becoming the safest, lowest cost, most profitable mining Company.

Dino Otranto
Chief Executive Officer, Metals and Operations
Dino Otranto joined Fortescue in 2021 as Chief Operating Officer Iron Ore before being appointed CEO of Fortescue Metals in August 2023. In July 2025, his role expanded to oversee operational responsibility for global electrification and decarbonisation, and hydrogen product production.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the global resources sector, Dino has navigated diverse commodities and operations across multiple continents. His l...
Dino Otranto
Chief Executive Officer, Metals and Operations
Dino Otranto joined Fortescue in 2021 as Chief Operating Officer Iron Ore before being appointed CEO of Fortescue Metals in August 2023. In July 2025, his role expanded to oversee operational responsibility for global electrification and decarbonisation, and hydrogen product production.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the global resources sector, Dino has navigated diverse commodities and operations across multiple continents. His leadership is defined by operational excellence, technical expertise and financial acumen – grounded in a strong commitment to safety, values and workforce engagement. Now, as Fortescue undergoes rapid growth, Dino is at the helm driving large-scale decarbonisation efforts and shaping the future of the Company’s iron ore business.

Dino is passionate about building a safe, high-performing workplace where team members feel empowered and have the tools they need to succeed. He is also a strong advocate for inclusion, committed to developing First Nations leaders and helping them grow and thrive within Fortescue.

Before joining Fortescue, Dino served as Chief Operating Officer at Vale Base Metals, where he oversaw North American, European, and Asian nickel and copper businesses. This spanned a vast global network of underground and open-pit mines, smelters, refineries, power stations, and port and rail infrastructure.

Dino holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) and a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) from Curtin University, alongside a Graduate Diploma of Finance from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.
Agustin (Gus) Pichot
Chief Executive Officer, Growth and Energy
Agustin (Gus) Pichot joined Fortescue in 2018 to lead the development of Fortescue’s mining, energy, and infrastructure business across Latin America.

Gus has most recently served as Head of Global Growth, tasked with identifying and streamlining projects throughout the Americas, Middle East, Africa, Europe and Australia.

In July 2025 he was appointed Chief Executive Officer for Growth and Energy, joining Fortescue Metals CEO Dino Otr...
Agustin (Gus) Pichot
Chief Executive Officer, Growth and Energy
Agustin (Gus) Pichot joined Fortescue in 2018 to lead the development of Fortescue’s mining, energy, and infrastructure business across Latin America.

Gus has most recently served as Head of Global Growth, tasked with identifying and streamlining projects throughout the Americas, Middle East, Africa, Europe and Australia.

In July 2025 he was appointed Chief Executive Officer for Growth and Energy, joining Fortescue Metals CEO Dino Otranto as one of two CEOs leading the Company.

Gus has diverse marketing, business management, capital discipline and investment strategy experience developed over more than two decades. He is also renowned for his leadership, both in business and in sport.

Gus played in four Rugby World Cups for Argentina, including captaining his country to the bronze medal at the 2007 event in France. He is a member of the World Rugby Hall of Fame and served his country for 13 years as a Member for World Rugby, rising to the role of Vice Chairman.

As a highly respected leader in asset management and investment strategies, he went on to found and lead Pegsa Group, now one of Latin America’s largest media production companies for sports and entertainment.

As the CEO of Growth and Energy, Gus holds the critical responsibility of developing Fortescue’s green energy and growth projects across the world, helping to move Fortescue beyond fossil fuels.

Gus holds a Business and Management degree from Brunel University, London. He is currently a non-executive member of the World Rugby Council.
Apple Paget
Group Chief Financial Officer
Ms Paget joined the Company in January 2023 as Group Manager Finance & Tax. She was appointed Acting Chief Financial Officer of Fortescue Metals in August 2023 and Group Chief Financial Officer in July 2024.

Ms Paget is a finance executive with 25 years experience in the dynamic landscape of multinational resource companies spanning finance, tax, treasury, commercial, business evaluation, and acquisitions and divestments.

She has been in...
Apple Paget
Group Chief Financial Officer
Ms Paget joined the Company in January 2023 as Group Manager Finance & Tax. She was appointed Acting Chief Financial Officer of Fortescue Metals in August 2023 and Group Chief Financial Officer in July 2024.

Ms Paget is a finance executive with 25 years experience in the dynamic landscape of multinational resource companies spanning finance, tax, treasury, commercial, business evaluation, and acquisitions and divestments.

She has been involved in transformative offshore renewable wind and green hydrogen projects and has a strong interest in sustainability and forging pathways towards a greener, more resilient future.

Prior to joining Fortescue, Ms Paget was a key member of TotalEnergies Australia’s Leadership team and a senior finance member of ConocoPhillips Australia.

Ms. Paget holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of WA and is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA). She is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) with The Tax Institute, and a member of the Chief Executive Women (CEW).

Board and Leadership team

Board of Directors

Fortescue has a talented and diverse Board committed to enhancing and protecting the interests of shareholders and other stakeholders and fulfilling a strong governance role over the Company's affairs.

Dr Andrew Forrest AO

Mark Barnaba AM CitWA

Dr Larry Marshall

Elizabeth Gaines

Dr Jean Baderschneider

Penny Bingham-Hall

Lord Sebastian Coe CH, KBE

Yifei Li

Noel Pearson

Usha Rao-Monari

Noel Quinn

Yasmin Broughton

Leadership team

Fortescue’s team is accountable for the safety of our people, upholding the Company’s Values, acting with integrity and honesty, and leading the business to achieve our vision of becoming the safest, lowest cost, most profitable mining Company.

Dino Otranto

Agustin (Gus) Pichot

Apple Paget