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STEPHEN FORBES

Partner, Principal Consultant

Stephen is a Principal Consultant at Afiniti specialising in digital transformation, change management and programme governance. With over 15 years’ experience working in complex, asset-intensive environments, particularly within the energy sector, he supports leadership teams to translate strategic ambition into structured, deliverable programmes.

Stephen combines strong programme management discipline with people-centred change leadership. He works closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance, improve delivery performance and embed practical approaches that drive adoption and build internal capability. His experience spans portfolio governance, integrated Project and Change Management Offices, business process design and enterprise digital initiatives.

Stephen also brings practical experience working closely with IT and delivery teams, and has growing exposure to AI-enabled tools and ways of working, helping organisations explore how emerging technologies can be applied pragmatically and responsibly.

Stephen holds an MSc (Distinction) in Project Management and an MA (Hons) in Management Studies. He is PROSCI certified and APMP qualified, underpinning his delivery-led approach to change, programme governance and transformation leadership.

Outside of work, Stephen enjoys spending time outdoors with his partner, their two children and Cora, their Gordon Setter. Golf is his main sport, and family adventures are rarely far from the agenda.

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