Biography

David Henderson is the Chief Geospatial Officer and member of the Ordnance Survey executive team where he leads the continuous development of Ordnance Survey’s geospatial strategy and location data framework. Focussing on the longer term progression of Ordnance Survey's core strategic strengths, technical capabilities and geospatial assets, David’s team works to ensure Ordnance Survey remains at the forefront of the global geospatial industry.

A geospatial professional and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, David joined Ordnance Survey in 2003 and has fulfilled a variety of technical and leadership roles. David has led the UK’s delegation to the UN’s Committee of Experts on Global Geographic Information Management (UNGGIM) since 2016 and is a Vice-Chair of the UNGGIM Europe Regional Group.