Our Team

Charlotte has over 20 years’ experience of working in external affairs and has a specialism in health communications, influencing and patient advocacy. She has worked in the pharmaceutical industry and health service for over 13 years – during this time she has worked closely with patients, families, and caregivers affected by a cancer, blood disorder or a rare disease diagnosis. She has seen the devastating impact that a cancer, blood disorder or rare disease diagnosis can have on individuals and families, knowing all too well how critical the support of organisations like ACLT is to those in need. She is delighted to be an ACLT Trustee, because she has seen at close quarters the life-saving and life-changing work that ACLT do every day to support the BAME community and to represent those needs in national policymaking. She is passionate about narrowing the health inequalities gap and helping the ACLT to support more patients and families across the UK. She continues to be inspired by the strength, courage, and fortitude shown by Beverley and Orin as they extend the life-changing work which they started to ensure other families didn’t face the same challenges as Daniel and their family did.

In March 2021, having been approached by PE investment firm Battery Ventures, Dean Forbes accepted the role of CEO, Forterro Group. A set of companies that deliver ERP software to mid-tier businesses, Dean sees huge potential for expansion in Europe, including through a programme of acquisitions. He will also drive a strategy for further acceleration in the Cloud. Prior to Forterro, Dean was the CEO and member of the board of CoreHR, where he was responsible for continuing their exciting strategy of growth and market disruption. In 2010 Dean became CEO of KDS, during his time the company tripled its revenue, increased profitability, and was recognised for its technology innovation. KDS was acquired by American Express in 2016. Dean is a member of the board of Directors for the ACLT helping the organisation combat and treat blood cancers. Dean became involved with ACLT after meeting Orin and Beverley and hearing more about their amazing work which resonated with Dean following his daughter’s successful battle with leukaemia when she was just 2 years of age.

Dominique is the younger sister of Daniel De-Gale and our newest ACLT Trustee. Her current role is Assets and Corporate Actions Analyst for Capital Group Investment Management. The company have been supporting ACLT for the last two years with Dominique’s influence. She has come on board to give a fresher, younger view on how to promote stem cell, blood and organ donation with the next generation.

Jeremie ALAMAZANI Isumu is CEO of the City-based media company Square Rock Group (www.squarerockgroup.com) and CEO of Wealth Partners Ltd (ceo@wealthpartners243.com), an investment vehicle operating in the DRC. Jeremie says “For more than twenty-five years and due to the total dedication of few people, ACLT has achieved remarkable results with limited resources. It is time to add “new gears to the car”, new sets of business skills, and a better process/performance-based approach to the already successful humanitarian approach.” This is Jeremie’s mission and contribution within ACLT.

As a Director of Sackville Travel Services Ltd, I am responsible for developing corporate strategy and the long-term vision of the company, for which my management & accountancy background have proven useful to grow the business and develop the brand. An important part of my role is to keep our service relevant, as well as develop, manage, and sustain external partnerships with key stakeholders in the tourism sector such as major airlines, tourism ministers, and tourist boards. For many years I have been a great supporter of the work & progress achieved by the ACLT and saw it only fitting to work closely with Bev & Orin as a Trustee. Being a Trustee of ACLT I can provide support and advise where possible, to educate and share the importance of lifesaving donation and increasing the register of black and ethnic minority stem cell (bone marrow), blood, and organ donors to help save lives

After graduating with a Masters in Information Security, Monica has spent the last 20 years in audit working for large financial organisations. She brings a deep understanding of risks and controls. Monica is currently the Global Head of Audit for MasterCard’s New Payments Platforms, and is President/CEO of ISACA London Chapter (a member-based organisation providing technology professionals with credentials, training and a community). She is passionate about driving positive cultural change and ensuring equal access to lifesaving resources. Monica is excited to be part of this truly inspirational ACLT organisation, especially having a close family member who suffers from blood cancer. Monica is originally from the island of Montserrat, a mom of two girls, and in her spare time can be found mentoring other women, travelling, or on her Peloton.

It was the year 2000, and my nephew was given 48hrs to live when his liver was crushed in a bike accident at 13 years old. He underwent two gruelling liver transplant operations and at the 11th hour he underwent a successful liver transplant. My nephew broke all records, at the time, for a person lasting the longest period without a liver in the world Unfortunately, he has now been in hospital for months waiting for his body to get strong enough to receive a kidney and heart transplant. God saved his life over 20 years ago and I can testify to the pain that my family went through and empathise with the families going through a similar process. As an African Caribbean person I knew my nephew’s wait would be longer than his white counterparts. Consequently, I have only the utmost respect for Orin, Beverley and the team for the work that you are doing, and their tenacity in driving the cause forward. I had the pleasure of meeting Daniel (God rest his soul), on a number of occasions and he was a remarkable boy, a credit to his parents and have been supporting the charity for decades. I am a Senior Manager at the Bank of England and have worked within the Financial Services Sector for many years. I have managed large complex, strategic multi-million pound programmes with multi-disciplinary internal and external teams. I have previously worked as a Senior Management Consult at PwC, and Corporate Programme Manager at Prudential. I have an MBA from Cass Business School. I am interested in playing a more direct role in supporting the charity by becoming a Trustee as I feel it is time for me to give something back to my community. I want to be part of the drive that will change things, and educate our communities so that one day the ethnicity of a patient does not determine the length of the wait for a transplant.