Leaders Lives Unplugged with Dean Forbes
Tue 10 Feb
|Rothschild & Co.
An intimate, unplugged evening with Dean Forbes, CEO of Forterro, hosted by Elona Mortimer-Zhika, Serial PE Chair & NED. Dean will provide a rare glimpse into his journey to the top of European tech, from growing up in South London & facing eviction to leading billion-euro software businesses.
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, Boardwave NED & Patron, Serial PE Chair & NED, Former CEO, Investor
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.