Linda O’Farrell

Linda O’Farrell has been a Non-Executive Director of Austin EngineeringTM Ltd since September 2022. Linda is a senior executive with extensive experience in the global resources sector. Linda has shaped people and culture strategy for leading companies including Newcrest, BHP, Mount Gibson Iron and since 2013 has led the People and People Operations teams for Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), during a period of rapid growth both in the metals and energy business. Linda holds a Bachelor of Economics (Honours in Industrial Relations) from the University of Western Australia and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Chief Executive Women.

Linda has contributed to a number of Not for Profit organisations in addition to her executive roles and joined the Board of the Australian Institute of Management WA in 2018, where she also chairs their Advisory Council, and is a Vice President of the Australian Resources and Energy Employers Association, having joined the board in 2018. Linda is also on the Board of Lifeline Australia. Linda holds a Bachelor of Economics (Honours in Industrial Relations) from the University of Western Australia.