So why after only a year, did he resign? I hear more and more
about the tension within the governemnt and with GIS people in
the UK over the issues of "crown copyright" and "full cost
recovery" for GIS data, and I wonder if this parting is more
evidence of the battle. Nobody makes a "tremendous contribution"
in just a year and then leaves abruptly without a reason. They
don't say what that was either. Maybe he just got a fantastic
offer from someplace else?
I wonder. With New Zealand recently lowering their topo data
prices dramatically (see
http://www.linz.govt.nz/publications/media/index.html) and
Canada's data infrastructure collapsing under the "full cost
recovery" policies (see
http://www.geoplace.com/gw/1999/0699/699can.asp), perhaps this
pot is boiling once again.
- Bill Thoen
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Adnitt Nick wrote:
>
> Seems it's true, check out the OS web site..................
>
> Change of leadership at Ordnance Survey
>
> David Willey has taken over chief executive responsibilities at Ordnance Survey
>following the decision of Dr Geoff Robinson to step down.
>
> David Willey said "Geoff Robinson has made a tremendous contribution to defining
>the future role of Ordnance Survey. In presenting his paper 'Joined up Geography' to
>the AGI conference last month he also set out his vision of an Ordnance Survey
>working with partners to deliver the benefits of consistent and accurate geographic
>data for the good of the Nation.
>
> This met with the widespread approval of all parts of the industry both public and
>private. The Ordnance Survey Board of Directors will continue to drive forward this
>new business direction."
>
> Doesn't say why though!!
>
> Nick Adnitt
> Business Analyst - Southampton City Council
> Tel: 02380 833092
> Fax: 02380 833338
> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Spencer Chainey [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: 27 October 1999 09:29
> > To: MAPINFO-L
> > Subject: MI Resignation of OS Director General?
> >
> > Dear All (mainly UK),
> >
> > Not directly MI related but:
> > Apparently Geoffrey Robinson, Director General of Ordnance Survey (the
> > UK's
> > national mapping agency) resigned yesterday. This was after serving only
> > one year in the post. Does anyone know the details as to why? I've been
> > fortunate to meet Geoff on a few occassions and discuss OS direction, and
> > I
> > felt that he had things pretty well under control and that with his
> > leadership was going to take OS to some new and exciting levels.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Spencer Chainey
> > Corporate GIS Manager
> > London Borough of Hackney
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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