Elizabeth Gaines

Chief Executive Officer since February 2018 and Executive Director since February 2017; Former Non-Executive Director from February 2013 to February 2017.

Ms Gaines commenced as Chief Executive Officer of Fortescue Metals Group in February 2018.

A highly experienced business leader with extensive international experience as a Chief Executive Officer and group executive, Ms Gaines has a proven track record in financial and operational leadership across a number of industries, including resources, construction and infrastructure, financial services and travel and hospitality.

After joining Fortescue as a Non-Executive Director in February 2013, Ms Gaines was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director in February 2017. She is a former Chief Executive Officer of Helloworld Limited and Heytesbury Pty Limited and has also held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Stella Group and Entertainment Rights Plc.

A member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Chief Executive Women, she holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and Master of Applied Finance degree.

Ms Gaines is a member of the Curtin University - Faculty of Business and Law Advisory Council.