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Nature Reads: Travels, Consultancy, and the Books Between

Surin Suksuwan, Co-founder, Sunda Shelves | Dr Balamurugan, CEO, Elistra Advisory

29-Sep-25 15:00

Nature Reads: Travels, Consultancy, and the Books Between

For September's episode, we speak to Dr. Balamurugan, the founder of ERE Consulting Group and CEO of Elistra Advisory, who recently retired after a long and influential career in environmental consultancy. He is also an avid traveller with a lifelong passion for nature, and together with co-host, Surin Suksuwan, co-founder of Sunda Shelves, he discusses the books that shaped his journey, both professionally and personally.

Nature Reads on Earth Matters is a monthly show where we explore the stories behind books that bring us closer to nature and the world around us, done in collaboration with Sunda Shelves, an independent bookstore and café with a passion for wild places and thoughtful reads.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs


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Categories:  environment

Tags:  ERE Consulting GroupElistra Advisorythe bigger pictureearth mattersNature ReadsSunda Shelves





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