Andrew Forrest Quotes

Australia, Businessman
1961

John Andrew Henry Forrest AO (born 1961), nicknamed Twiggy, is an Australian businessman and philanthropist. He is best known as the former CEO (and current non-executive chairman) of Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), but also has interests elsewhere in the mining industry and in cattle stations.

Also known as Philanthropist

You don't try and put rockets under prime ministers.

Andrew Forrest
When you're asked/told to come to Canberra by your Prime Minister, in the country I grow up in, you obey that.

Andrew Forrest
- Up
- Country

Wealthy people in Australia tend to give, and give very quietly.

Andrew Forrest
- People
All industry, not just the mining industry, can get out and give Aboriginal companies a chance.

Andrew Forrest
I will always put family first. Every time I haven't, I have regretted it and apologised.

Andrew Forrest
- Time
- Family
We are not about creating a Forrest dynasty, we're about helping others.

Andrew Forrest
If you haven't had a few dents in your resume, you haven't tried.

Andrew Forrest
We do need an attitude of leadership in our government which demonstrates faith in major population centres outside of Perth.

Andrew Forrest