- Gerald Yegon is a dedicated GIS and Remote Sensing Professional with a background in environmental studies. As a registered EIA/EA Expert and an active member of the Geospatial Society of Kenya, he contributes his expertise to various advisory committees. Currently serving as the Regional Lead for Africa at Planet Labs PBC, Gerald is at the forefront of leveraging satellite imagery and insights to address global challenges.
- Planet is the leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and insights. Planet is driven by a mission to image all of Earth’s landmass every day, and make global change visible, accessible, and actionable.
- Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest fleet of imaging satellites, as well as online software, tools and analytics needed to deliver data to users.
- Decision makers in business, government, and within organizations use Planet's data and machine learning-powered analytics to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and make informed, timely decisions to solve our world's toughest challenges.
- In his role as the regional lead for Africa, Gerald navigates the geospatial industry's intricacies, particularly focusing on civil governments' needs and challenges across the continent. His passion lies in harnessing innovative technology to comprehend contexts, construct scenarios, and inform decisions while monitoring actions. Currently, his focus areas encompass Agriculture, Natural Resources, Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Resilience, and Planning and Development.
- Gerald remains steadfast in advocating for the adoption of strategies that foster the development of smart, resilient, and thriving communities through Earth Observation and artificial intelligence.
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