Carrie Forbes

I%27m a transformative leader with 25+ years of experience guiding technology-driven organizations through rapid scaling while maintaining operational excellence. As former CEO of League Data, I led comprehensive digital transformation across 46+ institutions, demonstrating my ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments while driving innovation. My expertise spans AI strategy, data monetization, and organizational excellence - particularly valuable for scale-ups transitioning from regional success to global growth.

What makes me an exceptional advisor is my proven track record of helping mission-driven organizations harness technology for competitive advantage while managing regulatory complexity. I understand the unique challenges that data-intensive companies face when scaling, having successfully managed the intersection of cutting-edge technology with strict compliance requirements. My recognition as International Woman of the Year at the 2024 Open Banking Expo Awards reflects my ability to advance technology adoption in highly regulated environments.

Companies that would most benefit from my expertise include B2B technology scale-ups, particularly those in regulated industries like fintech, healthtech, or life sciences, data-driven companies seeking to monetize their capabilities while managing compliance risks, European companies expanding into North American markets and needing strategic guidance on market entry and stakeholder management, AI and analytics companies that serve enterprise clients and need expertise in building trust and demonstrating ROI, and mission-driven technology organizations that want to scale rapidly without losing their core values or stakeholder trust.

My sweet spot is working with founders and leadership teams who recognize that sustainable international growth requires balancing innovation with stakeholder confidence, technology advancement with regulatory compliance, and rapid scaling with operational excellence. I have deep expertise in learning and development, organizational transformation, and leadership development, and understand how to unlock the collaborative power of people to solve big problems and deliver excellence.