Jenelle Forrest

Executive summary

Jenelle Forrest is a Partner in BDO’s Project & Infrastructure Advisory team based in Perth. With more than 20 years' experience across health, government, energy and utilities, tourism, sport and major events, Jenelle advises clients on strategic infrastructure investment, capital projects, program delivery, commercial and financial advisory, governance and transformation.

Known for her pragmatic approach and strong commercial acumen, Jenelle helps organisations navigate complex challenges, align stakeholders and make confident decisions. She supports clients from strategy and business case development through to governance, delivery planning and implementation, helping to maximise long-term value from major investments and projects.

Expertise

• Strategic infrastructure investment, asset planning and capital project advisory
• Business case development, investment decision support and portfolio prioritisation
• Program and portfolio management, PMO establishment and project governance
• Organisational strategy, transformation and operating model design
• Infrastructure, health, government, energy, utilities, tourism and major projects

Experience

Health and community infrastructure

• Advised health, aged care and community services organisations on infrastructure planning, business cases, service redesign and capital investment programs
• Delivered strategic asset planning, financial assessments and investment advice for major health infrastructure projects

Public sector

• Supported government and public sector clients with infrastructure investment planning, economic development initiatives and strategic advisory projects
• Provided commercial, financial and infrastructure advisory services across metropolitan and regional asset portfolios

Major programs and transformation

• Led program and portfolio management office establishment and governance for major infrastructure, reform and transformation programs
• Delivered strategic advice for complex multi-agency initiatives involving infrastructure, tourism, trade, aviation and economic development

Energy and private sector advisory

• Supported energy transition, renewable energy and economic development initiatives through strategic planning, program reviews and investment analysis
• Advised public and private sector clients on project planning, stakeholder engagement and transformation programs

Qualifications and affiliations

• Master of Business Administration, University of Western Australia
• Bachelor of Science, Human Movement and Exercise Science, University of Western Australia
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment