Speakers

Mr. Smith is a former military officer with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wollongong. With over 20 years of experience in senior leadership positions spanning the Military, Security, Construction, Mining and Renewable sectors, he brings a wealth of expertise to Fortescue. Having been part of Fortescue Energy since its inception, Mr. Smith worked in a consulting capacity, enabling the company's operations in remote and developing regions worldwide. His career has been marked by a strong commitment to building capacity in developing nations, fostering local development and employment through viable project delivery. As the CEO of Fortescue Hydrogen Systems, Mr. Smith leads a global team dedicated to producing world-leading, green hydrogen systems. The company's focus spans R&D, prototyping, testing and manufacturing, ensuring the development of world leading hydrogen systems. With a vision to drive the global adoption of green hydrogen, Mr. Smith and his team are at the forefront of pioneering diverse technologies across the entire hydrogen system supply chain.