The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) has appointment Cassie Lee as its Chief Innovation Officer, which is a newly formed role within the organisation.
Lee brings expertise in space-based remote sensing, emerging technology, and engaging culture as a mechanism for transformation.
“I am honoured to join the team at OGC and build on the organisation’s thirty years of legacy,” said Lee.
“In this role, I look forward to fostering pre-competitive collaboration, advancing the utility of geospatial data, and co-creating tools with our members that enhance the world’s ability to solve complex, global challenges.”
In her new role, Lee will lead OGC’s growing aerospace portfolio and support the organisation’s research and development programs.
Lee began her career as an aerospace engineer, holding technical and strategic roles at NASA, Sierra Nevada Corporation and SpaceX.
She has built several programs that blend technology with impact, including Space Programs for Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Inc., and Climate Intelligence for Lockheed Martin.
She also served as an inaugural member of the United Nations Space4Women initiative, and taught at the University of Colorado at Boulder’s Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences.
“Lee brings a rare combination of aerospace engineering expertise, leadership in AI, and a deep commitment to empowering women in aerospace through the Brooke Owens Fellowship,” said Peter Rabley, CEO of OGC.
“From her work at SpaceX and NASA to her innovations in space-based remote sensing and geospatial foundational models, she has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible.”
