Image source: Oxford Metrics
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has appointed Nick Bolton as the new chief executive of national mapping agency Ordnance Survey.
He has been CEO at software group Oxford Metrics since 2005 will begin the job on 2 October.
Stephen Lake, chair at Ordnance Survey, said: “Nick brings a strong track record of growing businesses in relevant areas of technology enabled services and joins an exceptional established leadership team.
“This is an exciting time with our data, services and expertise delivering value and positive impact to government, businesses, and individuals, both in Britain and internationally. Nick’s experience driving growth in both existing and new markets is critical in shaping Ordnance Survey’s future.”
Iconic brand
Bolton commented: “Ordnance Survey is an institution and iconic brand with a global reputation as leaders in mapping, location data and services. It is an organisation which has been at the forefront of innovation for two centuries, continuously transforming to meet the demands of its diverse range of customers.
“In today’s increasingly digitally augmented world, place matters more than ever and OS data and services are at the very heart of this.
“I am excited to be joining Ordnance Survey and working with the talented teams across the organisation to continue to provide world leading geospatial services and operate as a profitable commercial organisation.”
