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AYUB D. P. JUNUS

About Me


My name is Ayub Dwi Pranata junus, and I am a proud Indonesian and an entrepreneur with a diverse background in logistics, transportation, and diplomacy. Born in 1964 in Manado, North Sulawesi, I spent my childhood there and studied at the University of Sam Ratulangi. But at 21, I decided to challenge myself and pursue my education in London, UK.


After getting my professional diploma from Central London College in 1987, I pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Port and Shipping Administration at Cardiff University in 1988. I then studied at the University of Plymouth and graduated with a Master of Science in International Shipping in 1990. I am a chartered member of the UK professional body, the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport.


But my education did not stop there. I am currently researching for my doctoral degree at the School of Strategic and Global Studies at the University of Indonesia, which I plan to complete by the third quarter of 2024.


In addition to my academic pursuits, I am an entrepreneur with business in ship & port services, freight & logistics services, travel & tourism services, VIP protection services, trade & distribution, and information technology services under PT. Junus Internasional, as the holding company. I am Bernhard Schulte Group's local partner to expand their business interests in Indonesia.


But my career is not limited to entrepreneurship. I have also been appointed to represent the Republic of Latvia in Indonesia as Honorary Consul-General since 2018. As a representative, I perform symbolic and consular functions for the Republic of Latvia under the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and other laws and regulations on Diplomatic and Consular Service.


My commitment and dedication to diplomatic service have been recognized with several awards, including the Latvian Foreign Minister's Certificate of Merit and the Award of Merit from FICAC, the World Federation of Consuls.


In addition to my business and diplomatic work, I am also actively involved in my local community. As Chairman of the North Sulawesi Province Tourism Promotion Board (BPPD Sulut) and Chairman of the Diakonia Foundation of the Protestant Church in Western Indonesia (GPIB), I am dedicated to promoting tourism and preserving cultural heritage. I am also the Founder and vice-chairman of the European-Asian Chamber of Commerce (EACC), Vice-Chairman of the East Asian Regional Committee of the World Federation of Consuls, and Vice-Chairman of the Indonesian Christian Intellectual Association (PIKI) of its Jakarta branch.


Finally, I am a Deacon of the Protestant Church in Western Indonesia (GPIB) and a family man. I am married with a daughter and live in Jakarta, Indonesia.


My favourite quotes reflect my passion for knowledge, organization, and beauty. "We have just enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love one another" by Jonathan Swift, "Wisdom is Organized Life" by Immanuel Kant, "Science is Organized Knowledge" by Herbert Spencer, and "Art is Organized Beauty" by Raoul Jean Josset.