Chris Forbes

Chris Forbes is a successful entrepreneur and co-founder of The Cheeky Panda, a company that produces eco-friendly bamboo tissue products. Along with his partner Julie Chen, he has led the company to become the 6th ranked startup in the UK's top 100 startups and a B Corp. Chris is passionate about creating positive change and making the world a better place. He is a regular media contributor and keynote speaker on topics related to sustainability, entrepreneurship, and business.

Before co-founding The Cheeky Panda, Chris was the founder of PhD Search and Selection, a recruitment company that focused on placing candidates in the technology and financial sectors. He ran this business for over 23 years before selling it to CloudStreamGlobal in 2019. Chris's extensive experience in business and entrepreneurship has given him a wealth of knowledge that he has used to build successful companies and make a positive impact in the world.