9. Dean Forbes – CEO of Forterro
Dean Forbes, 45, is the CEO of Forterro, a software company valued at €2 billion. His journey from being a homeless teenager to leading a billion-euro company is a testament to his resilience and business acumen. Forbes has been recognized as the UK's most influential black person in the Powerlist 2025,
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