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Asia Pacific design, engineering and advisory company Aurecon has appointed Dr Iwan Gunawan as Senior Advisor, Indonesia. This strategic hire reaffirms our dedication to excellence and innovation in the Asian region.
With an illustrious career spanning national, sub-regional, and international company, Iwan brings a wealth of experience and expertise in governance, natural resource management, disaster risk management, and academic research in spatial planning, GIS/Geospatial technology, urban and regional planning, and sustainable development.
Stephane Asselin, Aurecon's Chief Executive, Asia said:
"We're pleased to welcome Iwan Gunawan to Aurecon as Senior Advisor, Indonesia. His wealth of experience and expertise will drive excellence and innovation primarily in Indonesia, with a significant impact across Asia. Gunawan's leadership, mentoring, and reputation-building will bolster our client relationships, both private and public. His strategic vision aligns perfectly with our growth trajectory, ensuring Aurecon remains at the forefront of shaping future-focused strategies in the region."
Iwan Gunawan's career is characterised by progressive roles and significant contributions across various sectors. Some of his career highlights include a Senior Advisor role at the Center for Applied Geography Research – University of Indonesia, where he provided advisory services and contributed to regional science, land resources management, and urban planning.
He also held roles as Lecturer (Extraordinary) at the University of Indonesia, and Research Associate at the Environmental Information Systems Laboratory – Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) in the United States teaching Geographic Information Systems and conducting pioneering research on land use monitoring using NASA’s Space Photography at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
During his 15-year tenure at The World Bank, Gunawan served as a Senior Natural Resources Management Specialist and Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist, focusing on natural resources/land use management, one-map implementation, and community-based forest fire prevention, and played a pivotal role in building disaster-resilient communities and fostering sustainable development.
Iwan Gunawan's leadership roles at The ASEAN Secretariat and UNDP showcased his ability to manage complex development programs. At BPPT Indonesia, he led pioneering research on natural resource management technology.
Gunawan holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Regional Development/Geography from Texas A&M University, a Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Science from Louisiana State University, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geodesy from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).
“Asia's momentum toward sustainable development is widely recognised, and the potential for innovation in environmental services is immense. I am pleased to join Aurecon at this pivotal moment, where our shared commitment to sustainability and innovation in Asia promises exciting opportunities. I see the parallel between research and innovation at the University and the innovative solutions offered by Aurecon to clients. By combining the best of both worlds, we'll amplify our environmental services offerings, making a lasting impact on the region's future. I look forward to collaborating with the teams to further enhance connectivity in the region and strengthen Aurecon’s foothold in the market,” Gunawan said.
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