Leaders Lives Unplugged with Dean Forbes
Tue 10 Feb
|Rothschild & Co.
Success isn’t a straight line. Join us for an intimate dinner as Dean Forbes shares a rare, unfiltered take on what it really takes to scale and lead.
Time & Place
10 Feb 2026, 18:30 – 22:30 GMT
Rothschild & Co., New Court, St Swithin's Lane, London EC4N 8AL, UK
About the event
Leaders Lives Unplugged with Dean Forbes
An Intimate Evening of Insight, Inspiration & Connections
Host: Elona Mortimer-Zhika, NED, Aareon & Boardwave Patron
Speaker: Dean Forbes, CEO, Forterro
Join us for an exclusive dinner where we shine the spotlight on Dean Forbes, a leader who has redefined the road to the top. From facing eviction in South London to becoming CEO of Forterro, one of Europe’s fastest-growing software groups, Dean’s journey is a story of resilience, discipline, and transformation.
Now recognised as the most influential Black Briton on The Powerlist 2025, Dean has led companies through billion-euro acquisitions, transformed businesses into global tech powerhouses, and built a legacy of lifting others as he rises. Beyond revenue growth and market leadership, his philosophy centres on creating access, mentoring future CEOs, and ensuring success leaves doors open for others.