Military GIS authority Adrian Friend takes on strategic role
Aylesbury, March 16th 2011 - Esri UK, the largest geospatial solutions provider to UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), has appointed Adrian Friend, formerly a Major in the Royal Engineers, to the key position of Strategic Account Manager for one of its largest MOD customers, the Intelligence Collection Group (ICG). The ICG’s mission is to deliver intelligence, information, services and force elements to defence, including deployed forces and to other government departments and international partners.
The appointment reaffirms Esri UK’s commitment to providing the strongest and most strategically placed support for its customers and partners across the defence sector. Adrian brings over twenty years of experience to his new role within Esri UK having been the lead geospatial representative within the Security Policy & Operations Division, Joint Capability, MOD. Adrian also provided strategic policy and advice for senior MOD and Government staff up to Cabinet level, on Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance (ISTAR) and Information Superiority.
“Expanding our already highly experienced team with a person of Adrian’s calibre provides additional capabilities to ensure the best possible service for the ICG,” commented Richard Waite, Managing Director of Esri UK. “Despite testing times throughout the sector, Esri UK remains committed to supporting its defence customers to the highest level, and we will continue to invest in our people to deliver that required support.”
About Esri UK Defence and National Security
Esri UK is part of the global Esri network, world leaders in the provision of Geospatial Information System (GIS) software, services and support to the global Defence, National Security and Public Safety community.
As the UK market leader in Defence, Esri UK mobilises the UK’s largest pool of GIS expertise with the world’s most proven geospatial capability, to provide solutions, consulting and training services to Defence, National Security and Public Safety organisations. Working closely with business partners and systems integrators, its solutions are successfully deployed with wide application from Expeditionary Warfare to the management of the Defence Estate.
- ·British Army Officer, Royal Engineers at HM Forces
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