Mark Forbes

Mark Forbes has over two decades of experience in IT leadership roles. Mark most recently served as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at PurposeBuilt Brands, where they were responsible for setting the strategic direction for technology and digitizing work functions. Prior to that, they worked as the Vice President of IT and CIO at D&W Fine Pack, managing all IT services for the company. Mark has also held executive consultant positions at Randstad Sourceright and Patina Solutions, providing senior level IT services and expertise. Earlier in their career, Forbes served as the Vice President of IT & CIO at Reinhart Foodservice and Brightstar, managing IT operations and driving transformation initiatives. Mark also worked as the Director of IT at United Stationers and held leadership roles at NAT Solutions and GBC, overseeing various IT functions and implementing cost-saving measures. Forbes started their career at Deloitte as a Manager. Throughout their career, Forbes has demonstrated their ability to drive innovation, manage IT services, and provide strategic leadership.

Mark Forbes earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Loyola University Chicago, where they attended from 1982 to 1986. Mark later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance at DePaul University, completing their studies from 1987 to 1992.