Idox appoints new director of geospatial division

Information management and geospatial data specialist Idox announced the appointment of Alex Wrottesley as the director of its geospatial division on Monday.

The AIM-traded firm said the move was part of its strategy to expand its presence in the geospatial market.

Wrottesley was joining Idox from Landmark Information, where he led the geodata division.

In that role, he reportedly played a crucial part in delivering innovative geospatial solutions and fostering business growth through the strategic use of data and digital technologies.

Before Landmark Information, Wrottesley served as head of Geovation, a location data accelerator supported by Ordnance Survey and HM Land Registry.

At Geovation, he provided essential support to over 100 startups, aiding them in securing investments and developing advanced products across various sectors, including property, mobility, energy, and infrastructure.

“We are thrilled to welcome Alex to the Idox leadership team,” said chief executive officer David Meaden.

“His track record in both launching innovative start-ups and leading large-scale digital transformation projects is impressive.

“This is a critical appointment for us as we continue to grow our geospatial division, and I'm confident that Alex's leadership will further strengthen our offerings and capabilities in this space.”

Wrottesley had been recognized as a finalist for the DL100 Digital Leader of the Year award, and serves on the advisory boards of the Spatial Finance Initiative and the Real Estate Data Foundation.

Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS).

“I am excited to be joining Idox at such an exciting time for the company,” added Alex Wrottesley.

“The geospatial sector is more important than ever, and I look forward to working with the talented team to push the boundaries of what we can achieve with data and technology.

“Idox has a strong foundation, and I am eager to build on that success to drive innovation and growth.”

At 1105 BST, shares in Idox were down 1.04% at 62.34p.

Reporting by Josh White for Sharecast.com.