Blom Aerofilms Appoints appoints new managers

03 February 2009, 9:46am

London, 3 February 2009 – Blom Aerofilms, the leading provider of aerial surveying and on line imagery solutions, today announced the appointment of Gary Hodkinson as Business Development Manager for BlomURBEX, the online platform that delivers high-resolution oblique and vertical images of towns, cities, and urban areas, for Architects, Urban Planners Consulting Engineers and Property Developers.

Gary will be responsible for developing and supporting Blom’s partner network for BlomURBEX across new markets, as well as customer and market development for all Blom datasets. Previously Channel Manager at Contempus Ltd, Gary brings with him extensive knowledge of channel development as well as a strong technical background encompassing Computer Aided Design (CAD) and image analysis software, both of which will be invaluable in his new role.

Commenting on Gary’s appointment, Gavin Lewis Blom Aerofilm’s Sales & Marketing Director said, “The launch of BlomURBEX is one of the most significant product releases to date. Its applications are relevant across a wide range of markets including Land & Propertyl, Central & Local Government, Emergency Services and Insurance. We required a dedicated Business Development Manager with a background in channel management to build on recent success and extend its market reach. Gary is a perfect fit for the role and we are confident his expertise will stimulate growth in new markets and develop the channel. We are delighted to have Gary join the Blom team.”

Blom Aerofilms Appoints Simon Shuker as Rail Business Development Manager

Blom Aerofilms, the leading provider of aerial photography and digital map solutions, today announced the appointment of Simon Shuker as Business Development Manager for the Rail industry. Simon will build upon Blom’s widespread success and extend Blom’s offerings in the railway industry, bringing the benefits of faster and safer track surveying. Blom is currently undertaking a diverse portfolio, including assisting the planning of new rail links and providing geotechnical assessment and slope stability on existing rail lines.

With over 20 years experience in contracting, consulting and geotechnical engineering Simon is responsible for using his depth of technical expertise to drive Blom’s growth in the rail industry. Prior to joining Blom, Simon was Business Development Director at Foundation Piling Limited, and has gained regional and national recognition with the ICE and The Concrete Society/CONSTRUCT for his contribution to award-winning projects ranging from innovation in structures, technical achievement, costs savings and project logistics.

Gavin Lewis Blom Aerofilm’s Sales & Marketing Director said: “The rail industry is a significant growth area for Blom, and one which is ideally suited to our technical skills and services. Today’s railway environment demands safe, fast and cost-effective data gathering, particularly in restricted urban conditions. Blom’s offerings are ideally matched to such requirements, providing highly accurate data, collected in a safe and efficient way. Simon’s experience in implementing award winning ground engineering and specialist structures for civil and rail schemes will prove invaluable for this role. We are delighted to welcome him on board.”

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