Geospatial Strategy Advisory
Independent insight to unlock the business value of GIS
I work with enterprise organisations to help them see geospatial for what it really is – not just a technology upgrade, but a core capability that underpins efficiency, compliance, resilience, and better outcomes for customers. Whether it’s utilities, water, telecoms, or other critical infrastructure, I bring an independent perspective that connects strategy with real business value. My role is to make sure geospatial is understood at the executive level and positioned to unlock lasting impact.
Why AOI Global
I’ve spent over 25 years shaping geospatial strategies across critical infrastructure, including my role as Group Head of Geospatial at National Grid. Along the way, I’ve helped secure multi-year, enterprise-wide investment cases worth hundreds of millions and advised organisations as diverse as utilities in the UK and telecoms in the US. What makes AOI Global different is that I stay independent and vendor-neutral – my focus is always on business outcomes, not pushing a particular technology. Clients work with me because I bring real-world, hard-won experience, a strategic perspective, and a clear understanding of how to turn geospatial from “just a system” into a driver of efficiency, compliance, and growth.
What I offer
- Strategic Reviews & Advisory – independent assessment of vendor or internal strategies to ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
- Geospatial Roadmaps – clear strategies and technology roadmaps that maximise ROI and prepare for future innovation.
- Regulatory & Compliance Guidance – ensuring approaches align with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
- Investment Case Development – building funding cases that demonstrate business value beyond cost savings, including assurance, asset optimisation, and risk reduction.
- Retained Executive Advisory – ongoing strategic support for CIOs, CDOs, and senior leaders navigating transformation.
Engagement Policy
To avoid conflicts of interest, I do not provide advisory services to National Grid’s direct competitors in UK or US electricity or gas transmission and distribution. Water utilities, telecoms, and other infrastructure organisations do not fall into this category.
Let's Talk
If your organisation is struggling to articulate the business value of GIS, secure funding, or define a clear strategy, I’d be glad to help.