David J Booth

David J. Booth, MBE, is a prominent figure in social entrepreneurship and civil engineering, currently serving as the Managing Director of East Bali Bamboo Bikes since July 2016, where efforts focus on creating a sustainable bamboo business to empower isolated communities in East Bali. As the Official Coordinator for the Indonesian Vetiver Network since 2003, David has trained teams to implement Vetiver System Technology across Indonesia, enhancing agricultural practices and stabilizing infrastructure. In 1998, David founded the East Bali Poverty Project, which has significantly improved health, nutrition, and education for over a thousand children and thousands of families in disadvantaged villages. David's earlier career includes roles as a Civil Engineering Technical Advisor and Project Manager, showcasing extensive experience in construction and engineering from 1973 to 1994. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management from the University of Leeds and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Salford.