Fortescue Metals Group’s (Fortescue) CEO for a Day program continues to empower and inspire
emerging Aboriginal leaders within the Company, by providing the opportunity to experience how
the business operates at the highest levels.
Bill Bennell, a Nyungar man from Western Australia’s South West, began his journey with
Fortescue in 2014 as a Heritage Field Officer before being promoted to Heritage Field Supervisor
at Fortescue’s operations in the Pilbara where he works alongside Traditional Custodians in
identifying and protecting important Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Today, he joined Fortescue Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Gaines and members of the
leadership team for the release of the Company’s quarterly production results.