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The main aim of the LGBT+ Knowledge Network is to provide a social and support network for LGBT+ alumni and their allies, to support the school in maintaining an inclusive culture, and to provide our global alumni community with a network that supports their careers and life beyond King's. Membership is open to all alumni who wish to support the Network's aims.
James (He/Him) graduated from King's College School in 1995. After a gap year working as a laboratory technician at an international school in Switzerland, he pursued a degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Warwick, graduating in 1999. James's career began at the BBC, where he held various roles in technical project management and engineering operations. His expertise led him to significant positions, including managing venue technology for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and later roles at SkyTV and the BBC.
In 2016, James moved to Australia, where he contributed to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and held leadership roles at the 2018 Invictus Games and the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. He also worked within the Queensland Government, delivering capital investment projects for the Courts Service. Most recently, he served as the Chief Information Officer for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games until the event's cancellation, and he is now the Director of Court Technology Services within the Queensland Government.
James is a passionate advocate for LGBTIQ+ rights, having been involved in numerous initiatives, including the London 2012 LGBT+ working group, BBC Pride, and the Queensland Government LGBTIQ+ committee. James lives in Brisbane with his husband of 11 years and continues to support LGBTIQ+ representation and acceptance in all areas of life.
Max Kirby (OK 2005)
Chair of the King's Regional Society US West Coast
Max left King's after completing his International Baccalaureate in 2005, followed by a BA in Modern History at The University Max is Director of Market Intelligence at Stripe, based out of San Francisco. He has been with Stripe for nearly 8 years - prior to which he was Partner at VCP Advisors in London, providing tailored execution and advisory services to corporates, limited partners, and private equity and hedge fund managers. He has also worked in Stockholm for Klarna for two years.
Ryan Haughton-Berry (OK 2010)
Co-chair of King's Regional Society US East Coast
Ryan left King's in 2010 and went on to study a BA in Public Policy at Duke University, followed by an MBA at The University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. He is currently VP Business Planning and Communications for Goldman Sachs in New York where he leads Global Marketing's functional business planning and communications, including management of firmwide marketing budget, senior leadership reporting, and CMO-led events and comms.
Jin Hyung Lee (OK 2010)
Chair of King's Regional Society Asia
Jin was educated in Singapore before joining King's for his IB, and and then went on to gain a BA as well as an MEng in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Cambridge. Jin is currently Business Development Manager at GreeneGene, as well as Managing Partner at Advanced Growing Labs.
James Smith (OK 1995)
Chair of King's Regional Society Australia & New Zealand / Global Chair LGBT+ Knowledge Network
James (He/Him) studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Warwick, graduating in 1999. He began his career at the BBC, focusing on technical project management and engineering operations. In 2010, he joined the London 2012 Olympic Games, managing venue technology procurement. Afterward, he worked at SkyTV, the BBC, and on the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. James became Head of Technology for the 2018 Invictus Games and the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. He now works as Director of Court Technology Services in Queensland. A longtime advocate for LGBTIQ+ inclusion, James has supported LGBT+ networks and committees throughout his career and is eager to assist with Kings’ LGBT+ alumni network, as well as growing the King's Regional Societies in Australia and New Zealand. He lives in Brisbane with his husband.
Peter Cureton (OK 2006)
Co-chair of King's Regional Society US East Coast
Peter left King’s in 2006 and studied Money, Banking, and Finance at Birmingham University. He spent most of his early career at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse in London, New York, and Hong Kong. He is currently working with Private Equity portfolio companies, driving business transformation and value creation.
Outside of work, his world is dominated by his three small children and their various football commitments, watching Arsenal on his phone while standing on the sidelines and dreaming of the days when his weekends were free to play golf.
Max Kirby (OK 2005)
Chair of the King's Regional Society US West Coast
Max left King's after completing his International Baccalaureate in 2005, followed by a BA in Modern History at The University Max is Director of Market Intelligence at Stripe, based out of San Francisco. He has been with Stripe for nearly 8 years - prior to which he was Partner at VCP Advisors in London, providing tailored execution and advisory services to corporates, limited partners, and private equity and hedge fund managers. He has also worked in Stockholm for Klarna for two years.
Ryan Haughton-Berry (OK 2010)
Co-chair of King's Regional Society US East Coast
Ryan left King's in 2010 and went on to study a BA in Public Policy at Duke University, followed by an MBA at The University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. He is currently VP Business Planning and Communications for Goldman Sachs in New York where he leads Global Marketing's functional business planning and communications, including management of firmwide marketing budget, senior leadership reporting, and CMO-led events and comms.
Jin Hyung Lee (OK 2010)
Chair of King's Regional Society Asia
Jin was educated in Singapore before joining King's for his IB, and and then went on to gain a BA as well as an MEng in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Cambridge. Jin is currently Business Development Manager at GreeneGene, as well as Managing Partner at Advanced Growing Labs.
James Smith (OK 1995)
Chair of King's Regional Society Australia & New Zealand / Global Chair LGBT+ Knowledge Network
James (He/Him) studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Warwick, graduating in 1999. He began his career at the BBC, focusing on technical project management and engineering operations. In 2010, he joined the London 2012 Olympic Games, managing venue technology procurement. Afterward, he worked at SkyTV, the BBC, and on the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. James became Head of Technology for the 2018 Invictus Games and the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. He now works as Director of Court Technology Services in Queensland. A longtime advocate for LGBTIQ+ inclusion, James has supported LGBT+ networks and committees throughout his career and is eager to assist with Kings’ LGBT+ alumni network, as well as growing the King's Regional Societies in Australia and New Zealand. He lives in Brisbane with his husband.
Peter Cureton (OK 2006)
Co-chair of King's Regional Society US East Coast
Peter left King’s in 2006 and studied Money, Banking, and Finance at Birmingham University. He spent most of his early career at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse in London, New York, and Hong Kong. He is currently working with Private Equity portfolio companies, driving business transformation and value creation.
Outside of work, his world is dominated by his three small children and their various football commitments, watching Arsenal on his phone while standing on the sidelines and dreaming of the days when his weekends were free to play golf.