David Merson Joins Mitrais

Paul
Monday, 19 February 2007 10:43

David Merson, a pioneer and leading light of the Australian IT industry for the past twenty eight years, has become an advisor to the board of Mitrais, the Australian controlled software developer based in Bali.

The legendary founder and long time CEO of software giant Mincom Limited will work with former colleague and Mitrais CEO David Magson as the rapidly expanding software developer fast becomes one of South-East Asia’s leading technology companies.

 

“Mitrais and Mincom have enjoyed a long standing and very successful business partnership right to this day and so joining the Mitrais team is a very comfortable thing for me to do, Mr Merson said.

 

“And I am also excited at coming on-board with Mitrais at this important moment in the company’s history just as it is poised for major growth in its key Australian and South-East Asian markets.

 

“Mitrais’ combination of Australian-style IT management expertise together with Asian productivity efficiencies means it is well placed to take advantage of the growing demand for outsourcing and off-shoring services around the Asia Pacific region,”  Merson said.

 

David Merson’s presence at Mitrais is expected to open numerous doors and opportunities for Mitrais as the well-connected IT veteran remains a highly respected and influential figure in international technology circles. He currently serves on the board of ten companies and research bodies.

 

Commenting on the new addition to the Mitrais line-up, CEO David Magson said he was delighted to have an IT industry mover and pacesetter with the track record of David Merson bringing his outstanding talents and abilities to the company.

 

“I believe the presence of David Merson signals the start of a new era for Mitrais. David’s impeccable credentials and stature in this business sends a strong signal to Australian and international markets regarding the quality of Mitrais as a company and its capacity to deliver excellence and value throughout our range of products and services,” Magson said.

 

 

About David Merson: David Merson was the chief executive officer of Brisbane based Mincom Limited for 21 years, a company he founded in 1979. As the driving force behind the success of Australia's largest and most globalised software company, he built Mincom to 23 offices worldwide with 1,300 staff, annual revenues in excess of $200 million, and global leadership in a number of software product categories. He retired as a director of Mincom in 2005.

Merson holds an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering from the University of Queensland, a Centenary Medal from the Australian Government, the Export Hero award from the Australian Institute of Export, the inaugural Australian Information Technology Association’s Gold award, and the inaugural CSIRO “iAward” for individual achievement in the IT industry (2005).

 

About Mitrais:   Established in 1991, Mitrais is an Australian controlled technology company with offices in Bali, Jakarta and Singapore employing over 200 staff.  Mitrais specialises in providing Software Development and Outsourced Services to clients throughout South-East Asia and Australia.

For further information contact:

David Magson, CEO Mitrais, Ph: +62 361 755 025; Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web site: www.mitrais.com

David Merson Ph: +61 0412 257 573

19 February 2007