Overview

• Dean Forbes, CEO of Forterro, has been named the UK's most influential black person by The Powerlist 2025.
• Forbes overcame significant challenges, including homelessness and financial hardship, to achieve business success.
• He attributes his journey to resilience, community support, and seizing opportunities, which he hopes will inspire others.
• Forbes and his wife founded the Forbes Family Group to support disadvantaged communities and break cycles of poverty.
• The Powerlist recognizes influential individuals of African heritage in the UK, aiming to provide role models for young people.