David William Magson (born 4 April 1945) is a mathematician and businessman living in Bali, Indonesia, who was awarded his MBE in 2003 for his contribution to the recovery effort which followed the first terrorist bombing in Bali in 2002 in which more than 200 people, both Indonesians and visitors, lost their lives. Immediately following the bombing, Magson assisted wounded Australians to evacuate and then worked in the morgue for four days on behalf of the British Consul.
As a resident of Indonesia for 17 years and more recently of Bali, Magson witnessed the devastation and social upheaval which affected the people of Bali after the bombing and so he readily accepted the role of chairman of YKIP (Yayasan Kemanusiaan Ibu Pertiwi, or the Humanitarian Foundation for Mother Earth), which was established to help the needy in Bali through health and education programs.
Established only days after the Bali bomb blast of October 12, 2002, YKIP is intended as a living tribute to the 222 dead and 446 injured victims of the two blasts. YKIP is a donor agency for other organizations to support projects on Bali, knowing that their funds will be used in a productive and transparent manner. YKIP also has its own projects.
David Magson held the chairman's position from 2003 until 2008. Through the company of which he is CEO, Mitrais, he continues to provide support for YKIP in the form of serviced office space, volunteer webmasters and IT support.
He holds dual Australian and British citizenship. A mathematician, he is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a member of the Indonesian Australian Business Council.
Prior to moving to Indonesia, he spent more than 20 years in the mining industry, working in the UK, Africa, and Australia.
Magson serves as the President Director of Mitrais, Chairman of Mincom Indoservices, and Auslang International Pty Ltd and is a non executive Director of Oniqua Pty Ltd. He is also a past chairman of the Bali International School.
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References
- 2004 Official Honours List
- YKIP annual report
- News Article
External links
- Mitrais - Official website
Source of article : Wikipedia
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