Credit: Michael Haluwana.

About us

Foundation

Our leadership

Andrew Forrest and Nicola Forrest founded Minderoo Foundation in 2001 and continue to drive its philanthropic mission today.

Our founders

In 2013, Andrew and Nicola were the first Australians to sign the Giving Pledge, committing to give away most of their wealth in their lifetimes.

Minderoo Foundation is backed by Tattarang, the Forrest family’s private investment group.

Dr Andrew Forrest, AO PhD

Nicola Forrest, AO

Board members

Minderoo’s leaders safeguard our values, organising principles and culture. Their expertise, counsel and example drive our strategy to fight for a fair future.

Allan Myers, AC KC

Allan Myers, AC KC

Chair
Andrew Forrest, AO PhD
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Andrew Forrest, AO PhD

Nicola Forrest, AO

Nicola Forrest, AO

Tony Grist
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Tony Grist

Executive leadership

John Hartman
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John Hartman

Chief Executive Officer
Holly Buschman
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Holly Buschman

Natural Ecosystems Executive Director
Penny Dakin
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Penny Dakin

Communities Executive Director
Rachael Davern
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Rachael Davern

Operations Executive Director
Jacqueline Joudo Larsen
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Jacqueline Joudo Larsen

Gender Equality Executive Director
Lenda Oshalem
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Lenda Oshalem

Advocacy & Engagement Executive Director
Hayley Panetta
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Hayley Panetta

Impact Missions Executive Director
Kristen Stevenson
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Kristen Stevenson

Effective Philanthropy Executive Director