The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has appointed Vanessa Blake as its Chief Executive. Vanessa, who has been Interim Chief Executive since May 2024, to continue to lead the center for hydrography on a
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO)has appointed Vanessa Blake as its Chief Executive. Vanessa, who has been Interim Chief Executive since May 2024, to continue to lead the center for hydrography on a permanent basis, guiding its mission to provide quality, innovative navigation solutions to support safe, secure and thriving oceans.
Over the last year, Vanessa has steered the organization through a pivotal period of transformation. Under Vanessa’s leadership, the UKHO has continued to play a leading role in guiding the wider maritime industry through evolving challenges and opportunities, including shaping the global conversation around the emerging S-100 data framework and the future of hydrography and maritime navigation.
Vanessa has championed a focus on customer needs and ensuring the relevance of its solutions to enable more efficient and accurate operational maritime planning. Simultaneously, the UKHO continues to transform its internal operations to become more efficient and adaptable, ensuring the UKHO delivers greater value while strengthening its contribution to the UK’s defense.
As Interim CE, Vanessa’s commercial background and focus on customer experience has brought a fresh perspective to the leadership of the UKHO, enabling enhanced digital capabilities and improved accessibility of its navigational solutions. The UKHO is investing in the skills and
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