Kester Byass

Background

As administrators, we get to be involved in a whole range of Forum's projects. Since starting I've been involved in some really interesting projects. I’m currently working on the Sustainable Shipping Initiative along with all of Forum's Network events.

I joined Forum in early Summer of 2011 and moved to London the day before I began. Previously I had been studying/working/living for the past 6 years in Bristol in a variety of different roles, most recently interning with Oxfam and FRANK water projects. As much as I love Bristol, I thought I would try my hand in London, took the plunge and haven't looked back. Although not specifically from a sustainable development background, after hearing Jonathon Porritt speak at Liverpool University, I really wanted to get more involved within sustainability and landed a job with Forum, so a plan of mine has finally come together!

Outside of work, I’m a pretty keen sportsman (especially football and tennis) and an avid cyclist. I've been lucky enough to have travelled extensively around Eastern Europe, Central and South America, spending a few months in Colombia practising my Spanish skills along the way. Since being in London I’ve been trying to explore some of the hidden gems the city has to offer and I’m looking forward to cycling all over London and discovering what else is tucked away.