John Andrew Forrest

Dr Forrest is a global business and philanthropic leader committed to ending fossil fuel use, accelerating green energy, and addressing urgent global challenges, including climate change, humanitarian crises, modern slavery, ocean degradation, plastic pollution, and the safe governance of emerging technologies. He is the founder and Executive Chairman of Fortescue, Australias most successful company for shareholder returns and one of the worlds leading miners and infrastructure operators. He also established Minderoo Foundation, Australias largest philanthropy, underpinned by a mission to improve lives globally. Through Tattarang, one of Australias largest private investment groups, Dr Forrest invests in sectors critical to national resilience and prosperity. These include renewable energy, battery metals, high-performance shipbuilding, iconic Australian brands, medical technology, agri-food, and property. 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 board member of Conservation International and Harvards Salata Institute Advisory Board (SIAB). He is a member of the Giving Pledge and in 2025 was named one of TIMEs 100 Most Influential People in the world.