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.
Peter Rabley
Chief Executive Officer Maryland, USA
Christy Monaco
Chief Operating Officer Virginia, USA
Ingo Simonis, Ph.D
Chief Technology Officer Germany, Europe
Scott Simmons
Chief Standards Officer Colorado, USA
Cassie Lee
Chief Innovation Officer Colorado, USA
Christopher Keefe
Chief Marketing Officer Berlin, Germany
Innovating together for a smarter world.
Collaborative Solutions and Innovation Program
The Collaborative Solutions and Innovation 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, Europe
Martin Klopfer
Director of Collaborative
Solutions and Innovation
Program and Business
Processes
Germany, Europe
Piotr Zaborowski
Senior Director, Collaborative
Solutions and Innovation
Program
Poland, Europe
Rob Atkinson
Senior Research Engineer
Wollongong, Australia
Alejandro Villar Fernandez
Semantic Web Developer,
Collaborative Solutions and
Innovation Program
Spain
Sina Taghavikish, Ph.D
Project Manager, Collaborative
Solutions and Innovation
Program
Calgary, Canada
Mayte Toscano
Project Manager, Collaborative
Solutions and Innovation
Program
Europe
Muthu Kumar
Senior Director, Europe
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.
Richard Estephan
Senior Director of Member
Success and Development
Canada, North America
Nigel Edmead
Senior Director of Learning
England, UK
Harsha Vardhan Madiraju
Associate Director, Member
Success and Development
Hyderabad, India
Rosie Chen
Community Manager, Member
Success and Development
Quebec, Canada
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.
Richard Estephan
Senior Director of Member
Success and Development
Canada, North America
Nigel Edmead
Senior Director of Learning
England, UK
Harsha Vardhan Madiraju
Associate Director, Member
Success and Development
Hyderabad, India
Rosie Chen
Community Manager, Member
Success and Development
Quebec, Canada
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.
