Forest Interactive is a platform designed for diversity and dynamism – resulting in a team of 140 key players and game changers from different countries celebrating different ideas and talents while contributing to a great work culture with a united vision and mission.
Our Team
”I remember there were only 8 of us back in 2009 and was housed in a small office space. Now after many years of building trust, security and reliability for our products, we are connected to over 90 mobile operators with branches in Silicon Valley, Dubai, Peru and are still expanding year by year.
SharonDirector, Forest Interactive Indonesia
It was individuals who made this vision achievable – employees at Forest Interactive who shared the values and paved the way for growth with their own ideas and principles.
Say hello to our team
started the company at age 27, he is also a certified SCUBA 🤿 Dive Master and spent a year on an island 🌴 selling sunscreen in a makeshift internet café in a beachfront hut. His favorite word is grit (as you can see with how the company is now) and he enjoys singing to Air Supply karaoke and attending TechCrunch Disrupt.
Having been awarded accolades such as EY Technology Entrepreneur of the Year (2018), Johary's involvement in the tech industry also includes his role as a council member of The National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM), Consumer Forum Malaysia (CFM), and Communications & Multimedia Content Forum (CMCF). He is also an honorary advisor of the Malaysia Mobile Technology Association (MMTA), while sitting on the board of University of Computer Science and Engineering (UNIMY)'s Industry Advisory Board.
is the type who spontaneously hop on a plane and climb all the tall mountains in the country. You see the registered trademark in our logos? That's thanks to her legal help.
holds the key to our financials (and our claims), overseeing the day-to-day finance strategies and activities at Forest Interactive. When she's not looking at finance matters, you can find her relaxing at home, listening to music of her favorite K-Pop group or hopping around exploring yet another new country.
is enjoys hiking and singing her heart out in karaoke. Work wise, she handles the growth of the company looking out for the next talent to join our roster.
Words may be her forte but Nen has a whole lot of ambition outside of work. If she’s not working on smashing her powerlifting PRs at the gym, you can usually find her eating and drinking at her go-to haunts, checking out shows and exhibitions around town, and squeezing mini hiking excursions whenever she can. Want to pique her interest? Mention: The National
knows where to find all the nice fancy places for date nights! She also knows how to close deals both local and internationally, and has led our subscription service portfolio to hit an all-time high.
has this motherly vibe that everybody loves, especially the new joiners who were able to experience her great cooking skills while they stayed at our company apartment. Yum!
is one of our most active quiz night partners. He joins every Friday and has never won a game (because he just keeps laughing in every question haha). Even so, he has won everybody's hearts and maybe we'll do an Urdu version of the trivia games soon!
Can't make up your mind or come to a decision? Let Shofi help you! Shofi leads the Big Data & Analytics team in helping the company make strategic data-driven decisions that improve efficiency, streamline processes and boost productivity. In her free time, Shofi can be found cooking, playing sports and sometimes jetsetting around the world.
Need a travel buddy? She is your go-to companion when it comes to exploring different cultures and doing outdoor activities like camping, 🏕️ snorkeling, 🤿 or rafting 🚣. Backed up with 6 years of working in the creative industry, Wennie’s planning and organizing skills are top-notch, ensuring our projects are completed on time. Oh, and one more thing: if there's Asana, there's Wennie!
Arsar's towering height makes it easy to spot him in the office! He is a seasoned telecommunication industry player and is vital in our DSDP push for integration with more mobile operators, which also explains his affinity towards gadgets. In his free time, you might find him hiking up in the hills.
is a man with a head full of tech ideas, and some have even become features in the products we develop! Need to liven up a party? Play some dangdut tunes and Yoseph will start showing off his moves.
hails from Terengganu and is our go-to IT and server guy in the office. We gave him a drone for his birthday (which we are sure he liked; there were videos as proof 😁) and he likes to have barbecue dinners by the beach.
Hainum is our island guy from the Maldives, who is also known for his determination and composure. His million-dollar smile bundled with a soft-spoken personality makes him one of the most adored developers in the company. His friends can also attest to how he takes care of those around him and having him as the Head of Product Development will surely give that special touch to our lines of code. 🙂
probably clocked in the most working hours amongst all of us. She is also the longest tenured member of Forest family, designed the new HQ from scratch, and she takes the time to make all of our birthdays special.
brightens up every room with her cheerful smile and winning personality. Her creative prowess also shows in her sense of style, along with her love for fun drinks. We cannot keep track of how many times she has changed her hair color too!
completed his Masters of Computer Science –Multimedia System at University Putra Malaysia. When he’s not in front of his computer researching new technology in the broadcasting and media industry, you’ll see Ramesh playing futsal – and maybe live-streaming it somewhere! ⚽ Armed with composed leadership and a soothing voice, conversations with Ramesh are always pleasing.
