Dino Otranto
CEO, Fortescue Metals, Fortescue
Dino Otranto is a resources-industry executive who became CEO of Fortescue Metals in August 2023. Trained as a chemical engineer, he joined Fortescue in 2021 as Chief Operating Officer of iron ore after earlier roles at BHP and Vale, and he leads the company's iron ore operations and decarbonisation efforts.
Fast facts
| Role | CEO, Fortescue Metals |
|---|---|
| Company | Fortescue ASX:FMG |
| Sector | Mining / Materials |
| Headquarters | WA |
| In role since | 2023 |
| Education | Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) and Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Curtin University; Graduate Diploma of Finance, Financial Services Institute of Australasia. |
Background
Became CEO of Fortescue Metals in August 2023; joined Fortescue in 2021 as COO of iron ore; 20+ years in global resources; leads iron ore operations and decarbonisation.
Career timeline
- 2003Began his career at BHP with management roles at the Worsley Alumina refinery and Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique
- 2019Served as Chief Operating Officer at Vale Base Metals, overseeing nickel and copper operations across multiple continents
- 2021Joined Fortescue as Chief Operating Officer, Iron Ore
- 2023Appointed CEO of Fortescue Metals in August
- 2025Role expanded to oversee global electrification, decarbonisation and hydrogen production
Notable
- Leads Fortescue Metals, one of the world's largest iron ore producers.
- Has more than 20 years of experience in the global resources sector.
- Earlier held management roles at BHP's Worsley Alumina refinery and Mozal smelter in Mozambique.
- Was Chief Operating Officer of Vale Base Metals before joining Fortescue.
- In 2025 his responsibilities widened to include Fortescue's decarbonisation and hydrogen agenda.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the CEO of Fortescue Metals?
Dino Otranto became CEO of Fortescue Metals in August 2023.
What is Dino Otranto's background?
He is a trained chemical engineer with more than 20 years in the resources sector, including roles at BHP and Vale before joining Fortescue.
When did Dino Otranto join Fortescue?
He joined Fortescue in 2021 as Chief Operating Officer of iron ore before becoming CEO in 2023.
Where did Dino Otranto study?
He holds chemical engineering and chemistry degrees from Curtin University and a graduate diploma in finance.
Public profiles
Sources
- https://eurozhartleys.com/finding-the-front-podcast/episode-48-dino-otranto-ceo-of-fortescue-metals/
- https://www.businessnews.com.au/Person/Dino-Otranto
- https://www.fortescue.com/en/about-fortescue/board-and-leadership-team
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.