Michael Edward Nelson

Background

Nelson, Michael Edward was born on April 30, 1929 in Bromley, Kent, England. Son of Thomas Alfred and Dorothy Pretoria (Bevan) Nelson.

Education

Bachelor with honors in Modern History, Magdalen College, University of Oxford, England, 1952. Journalist, Reuters Limited., London and Far East, 1952-1962, manager economics services, 1962-1976, general manager, 1976, joint deputy managing director, general manager, 1976-1981, deputy managing director, general manager, 1981-1989, deputy managing director, general manager Reuters Holdings Plc, London, 1984-1989. Chairman trustees Reuter Foundation, 1982-1990.

Chairman Visnews Limited., London, 1985-1989.

Career

Journalist Reuters Ltd., London, Far East, 1952—1962, manager economic service, 1976, joint deputy managing director, general manager, 1976—1981, deputy managing director, general manager, 1981—1989, Reuters Holdings Plc, London, 1985—1989. Chairman trustees Reuter Foundation, 1982—1990. Chairman Visnews Ltd., London, 1985—1989.

External examiner Journalism Master of Arts, University Sheffield. Journalist Reuters Ltd., London & Far EastJournalist, Reuters Ltd., London, Far East, 1999—2001.

Achievements

• Michael Edward Nelson has been listed as a noteworthy journalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Council International Association Media & History, Garrick Club.

Connections

Married Helga Johanna Den Ouden, March 26, 1960. Children: Patrick, Paul, Shivaun.

Father:

Thomas Alfred Nelson

Mother:

Dorothy Pretoria (Bevan) Nelson

Spouse:

Helga Johanna Den Ouden

child:

Shivaun Nelson

child:

Paul Nelson

child:

Patrick Nelson