Richard Gwilliam

COO / Co-founder at Geollect

Richard Gwilliam is an experienced professional in intelligence and operations, currently serving as the Innovation Leader for Roke Intelligence since December 2022, where responsibilities include developing the technical vision and strategies for future markets. Prior to this role, Richard was the Head of Operations at Roke following the acquisition of Geollect, where Richard co-founded and served as COO from January 2017 to December 2022. Richard's extensive background in military intelligence spans over two decades, with significant positions in the British Army and Royal Navy, including Lead Psychological Operations Manager and Senior Intelligence Officer roles. Richard holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Management from the University of Portsmouth, obtained between 2009 and 2011.

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Bridgwater, United Kingdom

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Geollect

Geollect is an innovative geospatial intelligence company, which provides a synthesis of cutting edge data feeds with proven advanced geospatial analysis. Using location analytics, automation methods and intelligence cycle principles as the bedrock of it's processes, Geollect is at the forefront of the commercialisation of geospatial intelligence. Geollect's products and services provide a powerful synergistic tool for business decision makers to visualise all available data in the context of space and time in a simplified manner, affording them the opportunity to mitigate risks and/or amplify opportunities. The commercial race to space has never been as crowded as it is now, and Geollect is here to make sense of the wealth of data that will come not only from space-based sensors, but from ground-based sensors as well. The Geollect team is led by highly experienced UK and US former Government and Military Intelligence specialists, and industry seniors, with combined experience of over 65 years. From inspiring and leading, to development of leading-edge intelligence software engines, intelligence analytics, geospatial and image sciences, Geollect comprises a diverse range of specialist expertise. Geollect is owned by Roke, part of Chemring Group PLC. Roke is a leading UK innovator in science and engineering. It conceives, designs and secures technically advanced data and communication systems for governments and businesses. Roke’s strategy is to combine and apply its expertise and cutting-edge technologies to solve real world technical challenges and help deliver critical missions for its customers. Roke employs approximately 850 people, and with locations in Romsey, Bristol, Woking, Gloucester and Manchester, meets the needs of customers across the UK and abroad. Its diverse portfolio of products and services deliver trusted solutions to protect people, platforms, missions and information against constantly changing threats.


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United Kingdom

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11-50

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