CRCSI 2015* Keynote Presentations
Sanjay Kumar, CEO, Geospatial Media Communications
As Chief Executive Officer of Geospatial Media and Communications, a geospatial media company, Sanjay Kumar has worked towards facilitating and accelerating growth of the geospatial industry worldwide and raising awareness of the industry's contribution to the global development agenda.
Sanjay, who holds a Masters in Political Science and M. Phil. in International Studies from the University of Delhi, began his professional career in 1994, studying industrialisation in rural India. This study led to a project management assignment, setting up industrial units in the Himalayan region. This and subsequent roles helped him understand the complications and benefits of industrialisation from both a community and an industry point of view.
Having realised value and importance of geographic information in industrial growth and environmental management, Sanjay co-found Geospatial Media in 1999. Since becoming CEO in 2002, Sanjay has transformed Geospatial Media into the leading geospatial media company worldwide. He has actively collaborated with global geospatial organisations across the world and working in partnerships towards making a difference through geospatial knowledge in world economy and society. He is founding Secretary of the Association of Geospatial Industries of India (AGI) and currently serves as Senior Vice President. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Open Geospatial Consortium.