Ms Robertson joined Fortescue in October 2023. She is an experienced executive with a successful career spanning 30 years in oil and gas, mining and renewable energy.

Ms Robertson is known for delivering effective, inclusive leadership that drives results-oriented business transformation. 

Before joining Fortescue, Shelley was Executive General Manager – Energy at Mineral Resources, where she was responsible for the strategic oversight of the oil and gas exploration and development portfolio, and for providing oversight of energy solutions for existing mining operations and new projects. Prior to this, Shelley was Chief Executive Officer of Norwest Energy, an ASX-listed oil and gas exploration company.

Ms Robertson has a Bachelor of Science from Murdoch University, a postgraduate Diploma (Petroleum Engineering) from The University of New South Wales (UNSW), a Master’s of Business Administration (Oil and Gas) from Curtin University and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (with Order of Merit).