Andrew Forrest

Who is Andrew Forrest?

John Andrew Henry Forrest, better known as Andrew Forrest or by his nickname Twiggy Forrest, is a Western Australian mining magnate currently a non-executive chairman and previously the chief executive officer of Fortescue Metals Group. With an assessed net worth of A$5.86 billion in 2014, Forrest is ranked as the seventh richest Australian according to the BRW magazine; having been the richest person in Australia during 2008.

In 2013, Andrew Forrest and his wife, Nicola, were the first Australians to pledge half their wealth to charity whilst living. He is also a substantial supporter and official public Ambassador of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation.