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Geospatial | Digital | Innovation @ NCTech Imaging
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About Neil Ackroyd Frics Frgs

A Senior Executive who has worked at the highest levels in both the private and public sector in the world’s most exciting industry . Recognising that people really drive change not technology. A career that combines technology innovation , commercial and geospatial operations at scale , with , arguably, unmatched international experience . Now thrilled to be at NCTech Imaging Ltd delivering affordable and performant mobile mapping integrating 360 degree imagery and LiDAR Previously held the responsibility for mapping Great Britain as COO (and Acting CEO) at Ordnance Survey for over 15 years and led OS from a civil service trading fund to a Government-Owned Ltd Company.Proud to have been involved in the earliest innovations in GPS and its application in surveying and mapping . Supported the market development of the first commercial GPS systems in mapping , survey , machine control & precision farming at Trimble.Deep expertise in geospatial and location based services , land administration and most things digital. Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and Royal Geographical Society (FRGS)Member of the Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information (APPSI) - 2009-14 & UK Public Data Group 2013-15 helping HMG develop its national data infrastructure plans.Member of Industrial Advisory Boards to University College London , IEESG University of Nottingham and University of Newcastle. Member of the Communications and Navigation Advisory Board to the British National Space Centre (BNSC) 2005-2008.Published the first book on GPS use in navigation (1st published in 1990) Global Navigation: A GPS Users Guide” -250pp. Lloyds of London Press. 1st Ed. April 1990. 2nd Ed. May 1994. ISBN 1-85044-517-6. Co-authored with Robert Lorimer. U.S Patent : 5,610,818. Remote Operated Computer Assisted Precise Pile driving and Drill Rig System - Awarded March 11 1997.Specialities: National & HD mapping, Land Registration, software systems and applications , construction engineering, EO & GPS/GNSS. Wide range of international market experience in location services notably in the US, Middle East, India and China

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NCTech Imaging

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Neil Ackroyd Frics Frgs Work Experience Details
  • Nctech Imaging
    Chief Product Officer
    Nctech Imaging Oct 2023 - Present
    Musselburgh, Scotland, Gb
    Thrilled to be working at NCTech, the world’s leading independent provider of street-level geospatial data. Mapping with a purpose, innovating and disrupting at a global scale.
  • Geoalchemy Ltd
    Founder / Ceo
    Geoalchemy Ltd Apr 2020 - Present
    Significant Industry and international expertise across broad markets and territories in mapping , location based services and sustainable construction . Supported both public and private sector clients to innovate through technology adaptation and market disruption. Focussed on large scale data acquisition projects at international , national and city scale for a range of applications in national mapping , reality capture , digital twins and HD roads . Delivered go to market strategies to a range of companies in the built environment , construction and utility sectors with a focus on where to play and how to win.Specific projects focused on sustainability in construction and building lifecycle ( BREAAM) digital transformation and delivering new technology platforms for mapping and land registration services.
  • Ordnance Survey
    Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director Os Ventures
    Ordnance Survey Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
    Southampton, Hampshire, Gb
    Led Ordnance Survey in developing its value propositions developing new digital services for Land Administration (Managed Land Service ) , Automated Feature Extraction and Geospatial production. Statutory Director on the OS Main Board .
  • Ordnance Survey
    Acting Chief Executive Officer
    Ordnance Survey Apr 2018 - Jun 2019
    Southampton, Hampshire, Gb
    Proud to have taken the role again to assist Ordnance Survey through another transition. Pleased to deliver yet again increasing revenues and assist in its ambition to deliver the world’s best geospatial information . Led the development and implementation of a new strategic plan to increase commercial income and deepen government relationships .During this time we supported a collaborative programme between utility companies in the North East of England, delivering a concept software platform to share underground asset data and facilitate work scheduling .The project was adopted by the Geospatial Commission and developed into their National Underground Asset Register programme . We announced our partnership with Intel Mobileye at CES 2019 for new low cost asset data capture using a vehicles onboard driver assist cameras supported by artificial intelligence through machine learning . We also introduced Astigan our High Altitude Pseudo Satellite programme in development since 2015 . OS deepened its presence internationally in Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai and built stronger relationships with many countries also committed to geospatial excellence.Appointed as one of two Geospatial Commissioners for the U.K representing the Geo6 partner bodies - The British Geological Survey , The Coal Authority, The Land Registry , UKHydrographic Office & The Valuation Office Agency.
  • Ordnance Survey
    Deputy Chief Executive Officer And Managing Director Os Ventures
    Ordnance Survey Dec 2017 - Apr 2018
    Southampton, Hampshire, Gb
    Responsible for developing Ordnance Survey’s commercial business strategy with group level accountability for our commercial offers in GB and Internationally , focusing on geospatial production, land administration and machine learning platforms for automated mapping production .
  • Ordnance Survey
    Chief Operating Officer And Deputy Chief Executive
    Ordnance Survey Jul 2015 - Nov 2017
    Southampton, Hampshire, Gb
    Director of Ordnance Survey Limited , a 100% Government owned company, with the public task of delivering Great Britain's geospatial infrastructure. Ordnance Survey is recognised as a world leader in the collection, maintenance and supply of high quality geospatial information and mapping. Throughout this period we invested significantly on AI and Machine learning for data capture and production automation.As Chief Operating Officer I was responsible for managing over 800 staff involved in the end to end delivery of OS's operations including the field data collection, data management, cartographic production and fulfllment and supply systems. This included leading the technology , software development teams and IS services delivering the world's most detailed and up-to-date geographic information , part of GB’s critical national data infrastructure.Especially skilled at both joining the dots and colouring them in.
  • Ordnance Survey
    Acting Director General And Chief Executive
    Ordnance Survey Mar 2014 - Jul 2015
    Southampton, Hampshire, Gb
    I took over the leadership role as Acting Director General and CEO in April 2014 through an active period of change within the business and led the succesful vesting of Ordnance Survey into a 100% government owned limited company on 31st March 2015. This was alongside delivering increased growth in EBITDA (34%) on an increasing £140 million revenue line. In addition O.S successfully delivered its largest and most ambitious investment programme to date.We also started the Geovation Hub in Clerkenwell an innovation accelerator which has consequently supported nearly 150 businesses creating 1500 knowledge economy jobs . In support of this we released a powerful range of new purpose built Open Data products (Inc. OSOpenMap Local, OSOpenRivers ) .
  • Ordnance Survey
    Chief Operating Officer And Deputy Director General
    Ordnance Survey Sep 2001 - Mar 2014
    Southampton, Hampshire, Gb
    Main board director responsible for all surveying and engineering operations at Ordnance Survey alongside the roles as Deputy CEO from 2012. I managed over 800 staff including nearly 400 surveyors/photogrammetrists and cartographers and over from 2012, 200 software engineers and IT support staff working in agile development and devops.The operations role oversaw the full supply chain including an additional 1000 production associates in India. This all allowed for the continuous revision of Great Britain & the maintenance of one of the the world's largest national geospatial databases. Delivering to the nation the supply of innovative geospatial products maintained to the highest standards.I led the teams supporting the collection and use of geospatial intelligence and products for the London 2012 Olympics across the security and public safety communities and 5i partners.
  • Astigan (Haps) Ltd
    Board Of Directors (Founding Director)
    Astigan (Haps) Ltd Mar 2014 - Jan 2020
    An R&D joint venture developing a unique High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite for Earth Observation. https://astigan.uk. Astigan achieved all its key development milestones including ground and balloon launches in Australia and Wales .
  • Ordnance Survey International Ltd
    Board Of Directors
    Ordnance Survey International Ltd Mar 2014 - Jan 2020
    Leading Ordnance Survey's support for International base-mapping and Land Administration Services
  • Dennis Maps
    Chairman Of The Board
    Dennis Maps Feb 2016 - Jun 2019
    Supporting Dennis Maps , the UK's premier Large Format Litho and Digital Printers, Map Printers extraordinaire.
  • Geoplace
    Member Of The Supervisory Board (Founding Director)
    Geoplace Mar 2011 - Dec 2015
    London, Gb
    Led the acquisition and due diligence team to create Geoplace in partnership with the LGA. Appointed as Ordnance Survey Senior Director on the Geoplace LLP main board. Geoplace is a joint venture between Ordnance Survey and Local Government (LGA) to create and maintain the definitive national address register for England & Wales and the National Street Gazeteer . Proud to have facilitated the creation of this outstanding business.
  • Trimble Inc.
    Technical Director, Europe
    Trimble Inc. Oct 1989 - Sep 2001
    Westminster, Co, Us
    Responsible for helping Trimble springboard out of the US setting up the technical team that introduced GPS into Europe, Middle East , Africa & India from a small office in Tonbridge, Kent.The role included both technical and new market development in the satnav, vehicle tracking , marine, survey, precision farming, GIS and construction application areas. This was during the companies fastest period of growth and included the successful selection of Trimble products by many industries and governments across the world.From 1995 onwards I took on the responsibility for new market development in construction , machine control & precision farming. This included working closely with Caterpillar in the mining and construction industry resulting in one of Trimble's most successful JV partnerships. I was integral to the creation of the earliest pioneering machine control systems, such as SiteVision ( earthworks ) and precision farming guidance and automation systems .Major projects supported by the team included HS1, the Oresund and Tagus Bridge projects and many large road and airport construction projects in the UK, France, Sweden, Norway, India, Spain & Ireland . This resulted in many of the worlds first uses of digital construction techniques and the first ever European precision farming projects.The European business areas I worked in grew organically from $0.5million USD to over $300 million with a growth of over $1 billion including acquisitions . A key responsibility of the role was starting- up and supporting the development of the international distribution channel. This concluded in the creation of one of of the industry's most successful direct and indirect channels across more than 50 countries.Trimble acqusitions in Europe during this period also included SpectraPrecision/Geotronics and Zeiss and a number of smaller channel acquisitions.
  • Racal Decca Survey Limited / Kongsberg Vaapenfabrik
    Senior Data Analyst
    Racal Decca Survey Limited / Kongsberg Vaapenfabrik Sep 1982 - Oct 1989
    Between 1982 to 1989 responsible for all things data and for evaluating and commercially implementing a range of positioning technologies - including the first ever commercial differential GPS system for the offshore surveying industry . First generation experience of developing GPS for surveying and navigation since 1983.Project lead on the world’s first DGPS aided rig move (1984) , the first dynamic drill ship positioning in the Timor Sea (1985) and testing across wide range of ship applications. Led the development of the world’s first commercial Wide Area DGPS system (Skyfix GPS) in 1987. Full project management experience on many UK & overseas surveying projects. Field Survey Campaigns undertaken in Africa , Indonesia , Malaysia , Middle East, Arctic, Australia , China, Russia and India. Work included Geodetic surveys, Rig Positioning, Hydrographic & Cable laying and Marine and Land Seismic.Also responsible for supporting development and operational analysis of various ground based precise positioning systems including Pulse /8, Loran-C, Hyper-Fix , Trisponder , Pulsar and Micro-Fix. Provided global Geodetic support and data analysis for both land and marine operations.

Neil Ackroyd Frics Frgs Skills

Gps Geomatics Gis Strategy Remote Sensing Surveying Project Management Management Spatial Analysis Start Ups Business Development Change Management Spatial Databases Topographic Surveys Data Analysis Program Management Geography Business Strategy Product Management Strategic Planning Location Based Services Public Sector Channel Partners Governance Stakeholder Management Budgets Navigation Mergers And Acquisitions Analysis New Business Development Product Development Senior Government Stakeholders Open Data Technology Disruptors Drones And Uas's Addressing Cartography Mergers

Neil Ackroyd Frics Frgs Education Details

  • Durham University
    Durham University
    Remote Sensing

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