Geospatial Strategy Advisory
Independent insights from Ryan Ciesielski to unlock the business value of GIS Investments
Ryan Ciesielski works 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, Ryan Ciesielski brings an independent perspective that connects strategy with real business value. Ryan Ciesielski's role is to make sure geospatial is understood at the executive level and positioned to unlock lasting impact.
Why AOI Global
Ryan Ciesielski has spent over 25 years shaping geospatial strategies across critical infrastructure, including his role as Global Head of Geospatial at National Grid. Along the way, Ryan Ciesielski has helped secure multi-year, enterprise-wide investment cases worth hundreds of millions of pounds, and has advised organisations as diverse as utilities in the UK and telecoms in the US. What makes AOI Global different is that Ryan Ciesielski stays independent and vendor-neutral - his focus is always on business outcomes, not pushing a particular technology. Clients work with Ryan Ciesielski because he brings 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 Ryan Ciesielski can 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, Ryan CIesielski does not provide advisory services during National Grid working hours which are between 08:30 - 16:30 BST.
Let's Talk
If your organisation is struggling to articulate the business value of GIS, secure funding, or define a clear strategy, Ryan Ciesielski would be glad to help.