Kerry b collision biography for kids

Current (2021): 1. Senior Fellow at the ISSA College of Fellows. 2. Life Governor, Foundation for Australian Literary Studies Ltd, James Cook University. 3. Foreign Correspondent Jakarta and Melbourne for Washington’s “Defense & Foreign Affairs Strategic Policy” the journal of the International Strategic Studies Association. 4. Skilled and experienced successful negotiator. 5. Senior Adviser Indonesian-based corporations. 6. Published author of titles including: “Merdeka (Freedom) Square”, “The Timor Man”, “Jakarta”, “The Fifth Season”, “Indonesian Gold”, “Crescent Moon Rising”, “In Search of Recognition”, “The Happy Warrior”, “Rockefeller and the Demise of Ibu Pertiwi”. 2010 - Invited to Russia for negotiations with the government’s helicopter manufacturers and negotiated agreements in Moscow and Ufa for the establishment of agencies in S.E. Asian and Australian markets. 1987 – 1996 Initiated and funded the legal challenge to the Australian Government’s monopoly of the export of communication services via OTC. The challenge was successful which resulted in his newly established entity, Topaz TV Network acquiring the first Australian commercial broadcast licence for the delivery of external TV services. Washington provided an agreement under the Intelstat Satellite Communication authority to commence broadcasts. In direct communication with Rupert Murdoch when visiting London acquired a highly sophisticated encryption system via a French provider which utilized the Murdoch smart card encoded methodology. Maldives met with the President personally who approved the Topaz TV operations across the islands under a joint venture. Completed Joint Ventures in Vietnam: Six-storey new hotel development Ho Chi Minh City, Oil & Gas expatriate condominium in Vung Tau, commenced construction of a twelve-storey hotel complex in Nha Trang. 1985 – 1986 Produced the concept to establish Australia’s first private university. Established Australia’s first external satellite TV network. Successfully negotiated and acquired approvals with the Sri Lankan and Vietnam Governments to operate satellite broadcasts into those destinations. 1971-1985 Indonesian Partner for some fifteen foreign investment firms active in Offshore Oil & Gas services, construction, drilling, engineering, surveying, analytical laboratories and manpower provision. Built and owned the USA Marines accommodation quarters in Jakarta, Kebayoran. Acquired seaside property in East Kalimantan (Borneo) at Balikpapan and built a gated housing estate to accommodate oil & gas personnel. Engaged an Australian operator and built and owned the first analytical analysis operation in Kalimantan. Successfully completed projects along the East Kalimantan coast including drilling contracts for the newly created coal concession areas. Awarded and completed the initial drilling investigation to build an airstrip on Natuna Island where American strike aircraft would be positioned to offset any Soviet threat from positions in nearby Vietnam. 1971-1973 President Suharto rewarded Kerry for his services in bringing substantial foreign investment to Indonesia by granting him citizenship. This immediately provided the opportunity to legally acquire land and become partner to foreign investors. Established P.T. Comserve Indonesia which was awarded the contract to erect transmission towers across the archipelago when the government launched its first satellite in conjunction with the Hughes Helicopter and Tools division. Established representation for the American Dillingham Corporation and commenced tendering for contracts to build large infrastructure projects such as airfields, bridges and harbour extensions. Won the contract on behalf of Mitchell Ropeways UK for the provision of the sky lift at Madame Suharto’s ‘Indonesia in Miniature’ tourist project. Co-founded the Young Presidents’ Organization Indonesian chapter. Attended conferences in Europe, USA and Australia. 1970 Jakarta commenced building an organization to represent foreign companies wishing to establish a presence in Indonesia. At this time was also engaged by Australian Intelligence services. The following companies were represented and their operations overseen by Kerry. Lombardo Marine Singapore – provision of off shore service vessels to the Oil and Gas industry. Acted for BHP Australia in Indonesia to acquire their first mining concession. Acted for Endeavour Minerals in conjunction with Tropic Minerals, Australian mining companies. Applied and was granted the mining concession known as Block 2, Northern Sulawesi. This was a US$25 million dollar exploration program over five years. Taylorcraft Hovercraft. Completed the training programme in South Australia to fly hovercraft and purchased the agency rights for Indonesia. Imported and demonstrated the first hovercraft into Indonesia. Licensed Hovercraft Pilot. Represented The Hughes Corp, USA in conjunction with Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation. Australia, for the sale of Hughes Helicopters, to Indonesia. Navigated the first successful Singapore-Jakarta non-stop helicopter flight. Worked with President Suharto’s First Family and arranged for the architectural design of Madam Suharto’s main charity hospital construction, ‘RS Harapan Kita’. Instrumental in arranging project finance for Madam Suharto’s project ‘Indonesia in Miniature’. Appointed by the Indonesian Government to act to provide the services to foreign entities requesting air and sea arrival and transit clearances for non-commercial and non-military ships and aircraft. This resulted in appointment by the British Board of Trade. 1970 February - Resigned from the RAAF. 1967 July – December 1969 Assistant Air Attaché, Australian Embassy, Jakarta. Duties included interpreter to Australian, British, New Zealand and Indonesian military and other senior officials. Travelled extensively throughout Indonesia arranging transit of military aircraft both north and southbound between Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam. Engaged in on-the-ground facilitation of the Australian RAAF Mirage jet squadron through Surabaya, Java; the transit of the RAAF Sabre jet squadron from Malaysia to Tuban, Bali and on to Darwin. Orchestrated the medical evacuation of Australian victims of the Indonesian Navy aircraft that crashed in Kupang, Timor. Oversaw the passage through Indonesia of more than 30 monthly RAAF flights and was responsible for arranging the political and military clearances through the relevant Indonesian authorities. Provided domestic support to Australian Embassy officers and families whenever interpreting skills were required. 1966-67 Directorate of Air Force Intelligence, Canberra 1965-66 Selected for language training RAAF Language School, Point Cook, Victoria. 1963-66 RAAF Base Fairbairn, ACT. 1962 Enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force. Place and Year of Birth: 1944. Australia. Bio is also listed in (‘Who’s Who in Australia) Domiciled in Melbourne, Australia with wife Sukasani

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