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November 11th, 2019
Fugro joins WGIC as Corporate Member

World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC) is pleased to announce that Fugro has joined the council for the year 2020 as a Corporate Member.

Fugro will be represented at the council by Robert Hoddenbach. “Fugro is world’s leading geo-data specialist solutions company. Having Fugro as corporate member will strengthen solutions and analytical portfolio of WGIC membership.” Said Sanjay Kumar, CEO & Secretary General, WGIC.

Robert Hoddenbach, Fugro’s Global Business Line Director for Land Asset Integrity, said “We are delighted to join the WGIC and support its vision to advance and strengthen the role and contribution of the Geospatial industry in world economy and society. Fugro’s Geo-data solutions support our clients with a deep understanding of their site and their assets so that together we can create a safe and liveable world.”

About Fugro: 

Fugro is the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Adopting an integrated approach that incorporates acquisition and analysis of Geo-data and related advice, Fugro provides solutions. With expertise in site characterisation and asset integrity, clients are supported in the safe, sustainable and efficient design, construction and operation of their assets throughout the full lifecycle to optimise asset reliability, utilisation and longevity.

About WGIC:

The World Geospatial Industry Council is an association of companies, representing entire ecosystem of the geospatial industry. WGIC endeavors to enhance the role of the geospatial industry, and strengthen its contribution in global economy and society. It facilitates exchange of knowledge within the geospatial industry and co-creation of larger business opportunities for the geospatial industry. WGIC also represents business interest, shares perspectives of the geospatial industry and undertakes policy advocacy and dialogue with public authorities, multilateral agencies and other relevant bodies.