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Shelley Robertson

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Chief Operating Officer at Fortescue
📍 Greater Perth Area, Australia

Shelley Robertson is a C-suite executive with 30 years of experience in the oil & gas, resources, and renewable energy sectors. As the former COO of Fortescue and CEO of Norwest Energy, she led major projects, including Australias largest onshore gas discovery. She holds a specialist MBA in Oil & Gas from Curtin University.

She is a strong advocate for women in the resource industry, participating in leadership summits and podcasts to promote diversity and inclusion. Shelley also contributes to her community through board roles at Ronald McDonald House Charities WA and the Telethon Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre.

Unique fact: Shelley is a recipient of the Australian Bravery Medal (BM).

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Location
Greater Perth Area, Australia
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Priorities

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Women in Resources
A passionate advocate for advancing female leaders in the industry, highlighted by her participation in Deloitte's "Women Transforming Energy & Resources" podcast.
Energy Transition
Her recent executive roles at Fortescue and Mineral Resources focused on decarbonization strategies, renewable energy solutions, and achieving ambitious "Real Zero" targets.
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Career

Work history

10-2023 - 1-2026
Chief Operating Officer
Fortescue
4-2019 - 3-2023
Executive General Manager - Energy
Mineral Resources Limited
6-2016 - 4-2019
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Norwest Energy NL
1-2011 - 6-2016
Asset Manager
Norwest Energy NL
11-2009 - 1-2011
Senior Reservoir Engineer
Geothermal Power Pty Ltd
In the press

Media appearances

Episode 22 - Shelley Robertson, Chief Operations Officer, Fortescue. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Shelley Robertson on creating One Fortescue. Featured in Mining Monthly
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Education
2018 - 2018
GAICD (with Order of Merit)
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Specialist MBA (Oil & Gas)
Curtin University
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