52°North is proud to announce that Dr. Benedikt Gräler has been elected EUROGI Vice President by the General Member Board in May, with a term running until May 2028. As Managing Director, he leads research activities and works closely with universities and research partners. Ben holds a Diploma in Mathematics and a PhD in Geoinformatics, with a research background in spatial statistics, spatiotemporal data science, and research data infrastructures. Through 52°North’s membership in the German Umbrella Organization for Geo-Information (DDGI), Ben  will continue to represent DDGI within EUROGI. 52°North looks forward to the prospects this role offers for deepening strategic partnerships and advancing geospatial innovation throughout Europe.