About Forward Lane Advisers

Forward Lane Advisers partners with organizations and leaders to deliver tangible impact through:

  • Customized strategic roadmaps for sustainable growth
  • Targeted M&A and market entry guidance
  • Leadership development and mentoring programmes
  • Digital and operational transformation support
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Our Story

Forward Lane Advisers was born out of the need to combine the best of global strategy and change management. Our team brings over 100 years of combined experience across listed companies, global inter‑governmental organisations, and multinationals. We deliver impact and relevance through deep financial services expertise in insurance, wealth and asset management, banking, fintech, and developmental finance.

  • Advised over 50 C-suite executives on transformational initiatives
  • Delivered bespoke leadership programmes for global firms
  • Supported market entries and M&A processes across 10+ countries
  • Raised $500M+ in capital through strategic guidance
  • Supported a financial services firm’s successful IPO on the LSE
  • Project lead for inaugural credit rating acquisition
  • International growth strategy in later-life income and lending
  • Assessed GenAI impact on organisational structure and capability

Our Values

Integrity

Upholding honesty and ethics in every engagement.

Innovation

Embracing creative solutions to drive change.

Client First

Prioritizing client success through tailored approaches.

Digital First

Utilizing technology to accelerate transformation.

Deep Insights

Combining data-driven analysis with strategic acumen.

International

Leveraging global experience for culturally informed insights.

Collaboration

Partnering with clients to co-create lasting outcomes.

Agility

Adapting swiftly to evolving challenges and environments.

Meet the Team

Subhanko Basu

Subhanko Basu

Founder & Strategic Adviser

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Sandeep Kaul

Sandeep Kaul

Board Adviser – Executive Coaching & Board Mentoring

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Ribhu Barua

Ribhu Barua

Board Adviser – Sustainability & Impact Growth

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Annkur Pandey

Annkur Pandey

Board Adviser – Digital Marketing & Automation

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