Fortescue Metals Group’s
(Fortescue) latest CEO for a Day, Yuluwirri McGrady believes the Company’s
commitment to building the capability and capacity of Aboriginal people and
businesses is key to creating sustainable change.
Now in its eighth year, Fortescue’s CEO for a Day program
continues to provide aspiring Aboriginal leaders with the opportunity to work
alongside Fortescue’s leadership team and learn how the business operates at
its highest levels.
Today, Yulu joined Fortescue Chief Executive Officer
Elizabeth Gaines and members of the leadership team for the release of the
Company’s June 2022 Quarterly Production Report.
A proud Goomilaroi man from Toomelah, Yulu began his
Fortescue journey as a Supervisor of the Company’s Vocational Training and Employment
Centre (VTEC) program. Today, he is Manager of Aboriginal Business Development,
dedicated to creating sustainable business opportunities for Aboriginal
businesses as part of Fortescue’s Billion Opportunities program.
“My first experience with Fortescue was hearing about the
VTEC program and seeing how it had empowered Aboriginal people from the Pilbara
to find their purpose through employment. From that moment I knew I had to be a
part of the phenomenal work that Fortescue does with Aboriginal people.
“It is a real privilege to work with Aboriginal people
from traditional ownership groups to drive positive outcomes both here in
Western Australia where Fortescue operates, and throughout Australia.”
Passionate about leadership development, Yulu actively
supports the next generation of Aboriginal professionals both within the
Fortescue family and in his wider community, through mentoring and his
voluntary role as an elected member of the WA Mining Club.
“I am extremely committed to achieving my personal and
career goals, and to me, an essential part of that is doing all I can to
empower those around me to achieve their goals too.
“I am thrilled to have been selected as Fortescue’s CEO
for a Day. This opportunity to experience firsthand how our leadership team
operates is something I’ve been hoping for since I joined Fortescue.”
Fortescue Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Gaines said,
“At Fortescue, we are committed to providing training and education pathways
for Aboriginal people to help build a pipeline of diverse talent for our
operations.
“Fortescue’s CEO for a Day program recognises some of our
most promising Aboriginal team members while supporting their leadership
aspirations so they can reach their full potential.
“I am delighted to have Yulu join me as CEO for a Day. He
displays great leadership within Fortescue and is an important role model for
his Aboriginal team members.”
Yulu holds Fortescue’s unique Values close to his heart
and believes enthusiasm is the key to a fulfilling career.
“Fortescue is a rapidly evolving business. As a
leader, maintaining a positive attitude is crucial not only for my own success,
but for the long-term success and happiness of my team.”
