Gina Rinehart is a leading figure in the mining and agricultural industries in Australia. She is also a leading figure in Australia’s Olympics efforts, being patron of 4 teams and the largest single non-government contributor to the Olympic effort in Australia’s history, and has received the rare honour of an order of merit from the Australian Olympic Committee for her contribution. She spent her childhood between the Pilbara, in north-west Australia, where she lived with her parents on large sheep and cattle properties in the remote and rugged region, then from 8 years old attending boarding school at St. Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls in Perth.
Since becoming Executive Chairman of Hancock Prospecting in 1992, Mrs Rinehart has transformed the business from one that was in difficulties and financially troubled to a very successful industry-leading innovator. Under Mrs Rinehart’s leadership, Hancock has diversified from prospecting to become a miner, and further investing in iron ore, gold, copper, potash, met coal, cattle, dairy and property. Hancock Prospecting has grown under her leadership to become the most successful private mining company in Australia ever, and one of the most successful private mining companies in the world, as well as the most successful private company in Australia’s history.
To view a full biography and list of awards please visit www.ginarinehart.com.au/biography
