Michael Godfrey

Michael Godfrey has extensive work experience in the mining industry. Michael started their career in 2006 as a Student Engineer at AMC Consultants, where they worked part-time while in university. Michael was involved in various design projects, feasibility studies, and tendering for new works.

In 2007, they joined BHP Billiton as a Mining Engineer and gained experience in open pit and underground operations. Michael focused on short to medium-term planning and had extensive design experience. Michael also collaborated with BHP Billiton's integrated supply chain and contributed to multiple business improvement projects.

After working at BHP Billiton for four years, Godfrey joined African Minerals Ltd as a Senior Mining Engineer in 2011. Michael then moved to Rio Tinto in 2012, where they served as a Senior Operations Planning Engineer. Michael managed a planning team, supervised daily operations, and maintained a safe working environment.

In 2014, Godfrey joined McKinsey & Company as a Senior Implementation Coach. Michael worked in this role for two years before joining The University of Western Australia in 2016. Michael pursued an MBA degree as a BHPBilliton Scholar and completed the program in 2017.

Godfrey returned to BHP in 2017 as a Principal, first in Strategy and later in Operations Transformation. Michael led teams in delivering major components of different project phases, including Autonomous Haulage. Michael provided operational guidance, reviews, and risk control for BHP projects.

Most recently, in 2023, Godfrey joined Fortescue as a Principal Engineer. In this role, they led the development and execution of a Contract Mining strategy. Michael played a key role in advancing the Pilot Production phase, overseeing site technical teams, and establishing data management processes.

Overall, Michael Godfrey's work experience demonstrates their expertise in mining operations, planning, project management, and strategy.

Michael Godfrey completed a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree at The University of Western Australia in 2017. Prior to that, they obtained a B.Eng (Hons) degree in Mining Engineering from Curtin University of Technology, Western Australian School of Mines, and a B.Comm degree in Finance from Curtin University, both earned between 2002 and 2006. Their high school education was completed at Swanbourne SHS. Michael also holds additional certifications including a Professional Certificate in JORC Code Reporting from AusIMM (obtained year unspecified) and a WA Unrestricted Quarry Managers Certificate from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Western Australia.