Multi-award winning corporate event management agency, Eventurous take the next step in their ESG journey, as Sales Director, Kieron Bowen is appointed as beam ESG Director.
beam are an incredible association, who have recruited industry leaders as volunteers to help shine a light on the events and hospitality industry and drive change that supports the growth and future of the sector.
Following a successful year for Eventurous, with further growth and 8 industry awards, 3 of which were for their sustainability efforts, the agency has continued to be recognised as credible leaders in ESG in corporate events. The recent appointment comes just as the agency is working on their Net Zero Targets for publishing in 2025.
Sales Director Kieron has a plethora of experience within the events and hospitality sector. He started his hospitality career as a Chef and moved to event management and sales over a decade ago following his passion for people and delivering unforgettable experiences.
Kieron is responsible for and enthusiastic about building strong relationships and valuable partnerships within industry and is an advocate for collaboration whether that’s with his clients, industry partners or planning an experience that encourages people to come together.
In early 2023, Eventurous underwent a brand refresh, which included simplifying their core values and engraining them into their culture, in particular their value ‘We Care’ which is focused around caring for the customer, people and planet.
Since, they have achieved impressive amounts including ECOsmart agency certification, a vast number of sustainability initiatives and most importantly in supporting their clients with making greener choices when event planning.
New to the organisation’s ESG road map for 2025, Kieron will be heading up the beam ESG Action Group, taking learning from Eventurous and their award-winning journey and using it to make a positive impact in supporting others in the industry who are embarking on their own.
Kieron said, “I am honoured to be appointed to the beam board of Directors and to work alongside this group of inspiring professionals from across venues, suppliers and agents in the industry, to shine a light on our sector and drive change for better. ESG is critical when making decisions in planning events and I am excited to support members with this.”
Each director is supported by a dedicated beam Action Group (bAG), consisting of volunteers representing beam membership, ensuring a collaborative and inclusive approach to leadership. Kieron welcomes the support of his colleague and sustainability and marketing lead at Eventurous, Ellie Cashmore as she joins him on the ESG task force alongside other industry professionals including Judy Oliver from Silverstone, Callie Richards from INNTEL, Laura Dudley from arrangeMY, Justine Meek from Warwick Conferences, Amanda Bourne from Tree-V, Emily Falconer from Red Bull Racing and Matt Grey from Event Decision.
Louisa Watson, Chair of beam, welcomes the new directors and highlights the board’s continued commitment to supporting agencies, venues and suppliers across the industry.