AfriGIS, a leading provider of trusted contextual insights, is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Hulett as its new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO). Hulett brings with her over 17 years of experience at the intersection of water, sustainability, and business strategy, having worked with prominent global companies and organisations to address environmental challenges and develop innovative solutions for water security and sustainability.
At AfriGIS, Hulett plans to launch a groundbreaking water security and climate change adaptation platform for Africa, aimed at unlocking private sector finance to address these pressing issues. She is excited about the opportunity to leverage AfriGIS’s geospatial capabilities and AI technologies to build more robust, real-time models that will empower industries, financial sectors, and governments to make better-informed decisions.
“The current data collected on water security and climate change is invaluable, but to truly make an impact, we need to transition from static information to real-time, actionable insights,” said Hulett. “I’m excited to be joining AfriGIS, as their advanced geospatial and AI capabilities will allow us to create more dynamic, forward-looking models that drive better decision-making. My experience has shown me how important it is to translate this data into the language of boardrooms and financial sectors, enabling the unlocking of capital for crucial water-related initiatives. Together with AfriGIS, I look forward to developing solutions that will help tackle Africa’s water challenges and secure a sustainable future.”
Rochelle Mountany, CEO, AfriGIS, shared in Hulett’s excitement, saying: “Helen is a powerhouse in the field of sustainability, and we’re thrilled to have her join our team. Her extensive experience in water risk management and her forward-thinking approach to sustainability align perfectly with AfriGIS’s vision of using geospatial data and technology to address the most pressing challenges of our time. Helen’s leadership will be instrumental in driving AfriGIS’s commitment to sustainability and creating innovative solutions that unlock insights for our customers for true impact.”
Hulett’s appointment is a significant step forward in AfriGIS’s efforts to position itself as a leader in sustainability and environmental stewardship. As the new CSO, Hulett will play a key role in shaping the company’s sustainability strategy and ensuring that its solutions drive positive environmental impact across industries.
About AfriGIS
AfriGIS is the leading Geospatial Information Science company in Southern Africa that specialises in location-sensitive data and solutions. It provides customers across the board with a suite of web-based tools and APIs to connect to, enhance, and enrich their own data with location intelligence, insights, and trusted data. The organisation was founded in 1997 and celebrates more than 25 years in business. It is a level 1-certified broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) business, with more than 100 employees, in Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town in South Africa, Dublin in Ireland, and Dhaka in Bangladesh.
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Irene Masia, AfriGIS
Contact details: +27 (0) 87-310-6400, irene@afrigis.co.za
