The People Behind OGC
OGC’s leaders and experts drive our mission with vision and passion, advancing the geospatial community and empowering our members to thrive.
Guiding Innovation, Shaping the Future of Geospatial.
Board of Directors
The OGC Board of Directors provides strategic guidance and oversight, ensuring the consortium’s mission to advance open standards and geospatial innovation. Comprising global leaders from industry, government, and academia, the Board brings diverse perspectives that shape OGC’s vision, governance, and long-term impact.
Leading with vision. Empowering with purpose.
OGC Executive Team
The OGC Executive Team drives our strategic vision, guiding global collaboration and innovation in the geospatial community. Their leadership ensures OGC continues to advance open standards and deliver lasting impact.
Scott Simmons
Chief Standards Officer
USA
Cassie Lee
Chief Innovation Officer
USA
Christopher Keefe
Chief Marketing Officer
Germany
Peter Rabley
Chief Executive Officer
USA
Christy Monaco
Chief Operating Officer
USA
Ingo Simonis, Ph.D
Chief Technology Officer
Germany
Innovating together for a smarter world.
Research Program
The Research Team drives OGC’s mission through partnerships and pilot initiatives that turn ideas into impactful, real-world geospatial solutions.
Francesca Noardo, Ph.D
Project Manager, Collaborative Solutions and Innovation Program
Italy
Martin Klopfer
Director of Collaborative Solutions and Innovation Program and Business Processes
Germany
Piotr Zaborowski
Senior Director, Collaborative Solutions and Innovation Program
Poland
Rob Atkinson
Senior Research Engineer
Australia
Alejandro Villar Fernandez
Semantic Web Developer, Collaborative Solutions and Innovation Program
Spain
Sina Taghavikish, Ph.D
Project Manager, Collaborative Solutions and Innovation Program
Canada
Mayte Toscano
Project Manager, Collaborative Solutions and Innovation Program
Spain
Muthu Kumar
Senior Director
Germany
Frank Pichel
Senior Advisor
USA
Dr. Markus Wilhelm Jahn
Research Engineer
Germany
Connecting the world through the power of stories.
Marketing and Communications Team
The Marketing and Communications Team amplifies OGC’s voice across the global geospatial community—sharing our mission, showcasing member impact, and driving engagement through clear, creative storytelling.
Raghavendra N M
Creative Director
India
Empowering members. Growing together.
Member Success and Development Team
The Member Success and Development Team fosters meaningful engagement across the OGC community—supporting members, strengthening partnerships, and driving growth through collaboration and shared value.
Defining standards. Driving interoperability.
Standards Program
The Standards Program Team leads the development and coordination of OGC’s open standards—working with experts worldwide to ensure geospatial data is interoperable, accessible, and impactful.
Enabling progress through seamless operations.
Business Office Team
The Business Office Team keeps OGC running smoothly—overseeing operations, finance, and administration to ensure efficiency, transparency, and organizational excellence.
