Mr. Forbes is the Chief Executive Officer of Angostura Limited – one of the leading manufacturers in the Caribbean. His career spans 30 years and includes diverse experiences, including manufacturing operations, process management, plant design, quality assurance, and project and business management.
Before earning the top position, Mr. Fobes was the Executive Manager of Operations until 2020. He also moved through the ranks to become a highly accredited and certified Master Brewer, which he attained from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling UK.
Mr. Forbes has a track record of successfully spearheading high-level projects, including equipment commissioning, process re-design, and production optimization initiatives. As an experienced negotiator, communicator, and presenter, he has led the organization to enhanced standards of operation.
He holds an MSc in Food, Science &Technology from the University of the West Indies and a BSc in Chemistry and Bio-Chemistry. Forbes was awarded the Best Student Award, having attained his MBA certification (with Distinction) at the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business in 2007.
As Mr. Forbes was instrumental in leading Angostura to a position of optimal optimization, he will lead the conversation on, “Changing The Leadership Model to Create Sustainable Success”.
Topic: Changing The Leadership Model to Create Sustainable Success