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Andrew Forrest Andrew Forrest i(A89036 works by) (a.k.a. Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest)
Born: Established: 1961 Perth, Western Australia, ;
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

John Andrew Henry Forrest, better known as Andrew or by his nickname Twiggy, is a Western Australian mining magnate and a non-executive chairman and previously the chief executive officer of Fortescue Metals Group.

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Personal Awards

2017 winner Australian of the Year — WA Australian of the Year
2017 recipient Order of Australia — Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)

For distinguished service to the mining sector, to the development of employment and

business opportunities, as a supporter of sustainable foreign investment, and to

philanthropy.
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