Andrew Forrest
Industry and philanthropic leader Andrew Forrest grew up on a remote Australian cattle station, Minderoo, before graduating from university and building a career in investment banking, mining and farming. In his professional life he has created some of the largest raw material exporters and infrastructure companies in the world.
Andrew is Chairman of Fortescue Metals Group and the Minderoo Foundation among other significant charities and companies. Recognised widely as family-orientated and a strong community and arts supporter, the vast majority of his time is now invested locally and internationally in ventures to protect and support the under-privileged and communities.
Nicola Forrest
Nicola has been instrumental in building and diversifying the Minderoo Foundation, particularly through education and the arts. In 2014 she was awarded the University of Canberra’s Chancellor’s Award for Services and Philanthropy, became the Western Australian of the Year in the Community category, and received an honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Western Australia.
Nicola is Patron for Sculpture by the Sea, the Kimberley Rock Art Foundation and Impact100 WA. She is also a Director of the Black Swan Theatre Company and a member of the Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership. Along with Nicola’s philanthropic work she is also a director of the Minderoo Group and Managing Director of Minderoo Station. Nicola’s priorities remain her family and supporting the wonderful team that manages the Minderoo Foundation.
- Company:The Forrest Research Foundation
- http://www.forrestresearch.org.au/
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