John Hartman

As the chief investment officer at Andrew Forrest’s private company, 34-year-old John Hartman oversees a very large, extraordinarily diverse and fast-growing portfolio.

The man behind operations at Minderoo Foundation and Tattarang shares with Business News what it’s like to lead transformation in the Forrest family’s business empire.

Shares in Perth-based medicinal cannabis aspirant Emyria were up as much as 21 per cent after the business revealed a $5 million backing from Andrew Forrest’s investment business, Tattarang.

Tattarang has further expanded its portfolio of IT interests with an approximately $25 million investment in dark fibre infrastructure provider FibreconX.

Andrew Forrest’s agricultural investments vehicle will acquire New Norcia Farm as part of a $40 million move designed to underpin the expansion of its cattle and beef supply chain.

The property arm of Andrew Forrest’s Tattarang has acquired Yallingup’s Cape Lodge, including the eight-acre private vineyard which exclusively produces the hotel’s premium wine.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest will add the East Pilbara Balfour Downs pastoral station to their growing suite of WA investments through their agribusiness, Harvest Road Group.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest's Harvest Road Group has entered an agreement to purchase the 604,430 ha Springvale Station in the East Kimberley region.

Tattarang has directed $26.8 million into Natural Fiber Welding, a plastic free fabric enterprise that has partnered with the likes of Alexander McQueen, Ralph Lauren, Pangaia and BMW.

John Hartman has added to criticism of new gas projects by Santos and Woodside Energy while calling for more support for a gas import terminal.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s private company Tattarang has recruited a European hospitality executive to lead its lifestyle business Z1Z and Eva Hanly as chief executive of Squadron Energy.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest have opened the possibility of having separate CEOs for their investment company and their philanthropic foundation after appointing John Hartman to replace Andrew Hagger.

Stephen Daly has stepped down as chief operating officer for Minderoo and Tattarang after a three-and-a-half year stint inside the Forrest family businesses.

ANALYSIS: Mark McGowan’s ministerial reshuffle was in many respects a sideshow – real power in the government remains with a small group of ministers and advisers close to the premier.

Ambitious plans to develop the world's largest solar energy network in the NT have gone awry after a disagreement between billionaire backers Andrew Forrest and Mike Cannon-Brookes.

Billionaires Andrew Forrest and Mike Cannon-Brookes have declared their support for Sun Cable’s ambitious $35 billion renewable energy project but its clear they won’t be investing together.

Plans to export electricity from Australia to Singapore via a subsea cable are no longer commercially viable and need to be amended, Andrew Forrest’s top executive said today.

Our updated ranking of WA’s largest and most profitable private companies has a mix of familiar and little-known names.

Ms Walker is leaving Mirvac Group to join the Andrew and Nicola Forrest run property company in July, while current Fiveight head John Meredith will step into a head of investment role.

Our annual update of WA’s 50 most influential people analyses those using their role and profile to make a difference.

Tattarang chief financial officer Bree Fraser is the third top executive to leave the Forrest empire following the departure of chief executive Andrew Hagger and chief operating officer Stephen Daly.

Sitting with a $7.6 billion endowment following a mammoth donation of Fortescue Metals Group stock, Minderoo Foundation has sought to refine its areas of focus.

The chief executive of Andrew and Nicola Forrest's agribusiness branch Harvest Road has resigned after just shy of three years in the role.

After a raft of exits from Andrew Forrest's empire this year, another appointment has been made to the Forrest family's charitable arm, Minderoo Foundation.

Harvest Road Group, the agricultural arm of Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s business empire, reported a $38.6 million loss after tax in the past financial year as revenues fell by more than $120 million.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss BGC results; home building incentives; housing price hikes; Rio royalty payments; Harvest Road's loss; all the action in lithium; Satterley's LWP deal and Cottesloe preselection.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s charitable foundation increased its total spending by 65 per cent last financial year, while also making its largest ever financial commitment to a global gender fund.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest have a vision to create a society that values all people and natural ecosystems.

The 1930s Weeties factory turned family home owned by Tattarang boss John Hartman has hit the market, with the property expected to fetch offers in the mid $4 million range.

The past year has seen some big changes among WA’s top philanthropists and how they go about their task.

The man who runs Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s private business empire has exited the board of their peak company but the group insists it is business as usual.

The Forrests’ Minderoo Foundation has contributed $30 million towards the Edith Cowan University CBD campus, as part of a 25-year partnership with the educational institution.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s philanthropic foundation has revealed extensive job cuts and spending cutbacks implemented last year as part of a planned restructure.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s Minderoo Foundation has tapped South32 sustainability expert Holly Buschman to lead its conservation push.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s private company has revealed new details on the growth of its multiple subsidiaries including RM Williams, Squadron Energy, Akubra and Harvest Road Group.

Tattarang’s chief executive has opened up on wins and losses at Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s private company and outlined plans for continued rapid growth.

The Tattarang chief executive says he is keen to continue to push the brand into international markets.

Roger Cook’s name has been a regular feature on the annual list of Western Australia’s most influential business and political players published by Business News.