​Forbes is Company Director of D R Newitt covering both the Edinburgh & Manchester offices. He is responsible for overseeing all Sales divisions, including Technical, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Commercial, Sales, Finance, Executive, International, both on a Permanent and Interim basis.

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Forbes has been with the company since 2005, progressing from Trainee Consultant to his current position. Forbes has a 2:1 Retail Business honours degree from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh.