John Brereton

John Brereton is an experienced professional in health, safety, and operations management with a career spanning over two decades. Since June 2019, John has served as the General Manager of Port and Rail Operations at Fortescue, where leadership focuses on team dynamics, change management, and achieving company objectives safely. Previously, John held multiple roles at Fortescue, including General Manager of Port Operations and Group Manager for Health and Safety, contributing significantly to strategic health and safety development across various projects and operations. With a solid foundation in health and safety from prior positions at Atlas Iron Limited and McConnell Dowell, John has demonstrated expertise in managing health and safety across multiple construction sites and mining operations. Educational qualifications include multiple postgraduate diplomas in Occupational Health and Safety and Critical Care Paramedicine, a Master's in Medical Science, and a Bachelor of Nursing.