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At EarthDaily, our leadership team brings together expertise in satellite technology, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to revolutionize the geospatial industry.

Executive Team

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President, CEO & Director

Don Osborne

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Chief Financial Officer

Sai Chu

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Chief Technology Officer

George Tyc, PhD

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Eric
Chief Revenue Officer

Eric von Eckartsberg

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Nicole
President of EarthDaily Federal

Nicole Toigo

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EVP Business Development

Wade Larson

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VP, Programs

Peter Duggan

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VP, Human Resources

Christine Berka

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Chris Rampersad, VP Data & Platform
VP, Data & Platform

Chris Rampersad

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Dave Gebhardt, VP Agriculture
VP, Agriculture

Dave Gebhardt

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Sahiba
VP, Mining & Energy

Sahiba Sachdeva

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CJ
VP, Wildfire & Forestry Risk

Chris Johnson

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Tanya
VP, Corporate Marketing & Global Communications

Tanya Cross

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Andrew
VP, Product Marketing

Andrew Mullin

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Samlief
VP, Sales

Sam Lieff

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PeterRound
VP, Defence & Intelligence BD

Peter Round

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Mr. Don Osborne has spent his entire career in the satellite and aerospace industry. He is a seasoned technology executive, having spent more than 30 years in the satellite, space and defence industries. Prior to joining EarthDaily, from 2009 to 2017 he was a senior executive at MDA, a Maxar Company, including as President of the MDA Information Systems Group where he was responsible for MDA’s Canadian businesses. Previously, he served as the President of Advantech Satellite Networks Inc. from 2006 to 2009. Don has also served as Vice President of EMS Technologies Inc. and Senior Vice President and General Manager for the EMS Satellite Networks group, a part of the Space & Technology/Montreal operations from 1999 to 2006. He joined EMS Technologies Inc. in January 1999, when it acquired the Spar Satellite Products business, where Don had served as Vice President of Marketing and other positions commencing in 1983 as a Mechanical Engineer. Don holds Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.
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Mr. Sai Chu is an experienced financier who, before joining EarthDaily Analytics, served as the Chief Financial Officer of Vancouver-based Seaspan Corporation where he played a key role in its growth from a $500 million-enterprise value, privately-held company to a New York Stock Exchange-listed company with an enterprise value in excess of $7 billion. During Sai’s twelve-year tenure at Seaspan, it became the largest container ship lessor in the world, raising over $10 billion in capital through a series of transactions to support its growth. Prior to joining Seaspan, Sai was the Corporate Controller at TSX-listed Datawest Solutions Inc., which is now part of Fiserv, Inc. Sai qualified as a Certified Management Accountant in 1990 and as a Chartered Accountant in 1992, having articled with KPMG’s Vancouver office.
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George Tyc is a recognized leader in the space industry, having worked on numerous space missions and technology development programs over the last 25 years. As a Technical Director at MDA, he led multiple initiatives, including the development of MDA’s next-generation, high-resolution optical Earth Observation satellite system. He was also the Chief Engineer for the end-to-end system developed for the Earth imaging company RapidEye AG.
Eric
Eric von Eckartsberg was most recently Chief Revenue Officer of Kleos Space, SA, responsible for worldwide sales, business development and marketing. Prior to joining Kleos in January of 2021, Eric was Senior Director Sales at Maxar, responsible for sales of 3D geospatial data to government and commercial customers worldwide. Eric joined Maxar after the acquisition of Vricon Inc., where Eric was Chief Revenue Officer of Vricon, and President of Vricon US, a joint venture of Maxar Techologies and Saab, the international defense corporation. Over a 25-year career in the private sector, Eric has led sales and business development organizations in the geospatial, cyber, and artificial intelligence industries, including positions at Endeca Technologies, Visual Sciences, Digital Reasoning, RedSeal, and Basis Technology. Prior to moving to the private sector, Eric served over 10 years as an operations officer with the CIA, with overseas service in Asia.
Nicole

Nicole Toigo is the President of EarthDaily Federal, overseeing public sector strategic growth, ensuring effective product reach, and delivering innovative solutions. With over 20 years of experience in the space and earth observation industry, Nicole is a seasoned leader in pioneering geospatial solutions and driving product innovation. She has seamlessly integrated geospatial technology across diverse sectors and provides transparency in complex markets, contributing significantly to the advancement of geospatial technology and data analytics.At EarthDaily Federal, Nicole focuses on driving sustainable impact, leading initiatives that harness the power of geospatial technology and analytics to address complex challenges in the public sector. Additionally, Nicole is dedicated to bringing EarthDaily’s' robust commercial technology stack to government organizations, enhancing efficiency, and driving digital transformation.

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Prior to EarthDaily Analytics, Wade served as UrtheCast Corp.’s President and CEO between 2015 to 2018. Wade has also held executive positions at MDA and the Canadian Space Agency.
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Mr. Duggan brings an exemplary technical management background and successful track record leading extremely high profile projects ranging from startups to large corporations. Before joining EarthDaily Analytics, Peter held multiple senior technical and management roles, including positions as Chief Engineer, CEO and COO, and spent 15 years leading large Space Programs at MDA. With a Masters of Science in Engineering and a Masters Degree in Business Leadership (cum laude), Mr. Duggan skillfully bridges the worlds of engineering and business management.
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Christine brings EarthDaily Analytics her leadership experience in fast growth technology start-ups of various sizes and across sectors including new media, mobile applications, alternative energy, earth observation, remote sensing, data analysis, and education. She was previously VP of HR at QuickMobile Inc. and Director of Marketing for Aldrichpears Assoc. and has a background in integrated marketing communications. Christine has a Master’s degree in Leadership from Royal Road’s University, receiving a Founders’ award for her research into optimizing collaboration in the workplace.
Chris Rampersad, VP Data & Platform
Mr. Rampersad has extensive experience in the satellite industry with a unique mix of expertise in both space systems and software engineering. He has a long track record of successfully leading complex engineering projects for both big and small satellites. Prior to his work with EarthDaily Analytics Mr. Rampersad was a technical lead at MDA where he led and developed innovative solutions for world class ground segments including the RapidEye and Worldview constellations. Mr. Rampersad holds a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies and is an IEEE GRSS industry distinguished lecturer in the area of ground segments and mission trades.
Dave Gebhardt, VP Agriculture
Before joining EarthDaily Analytics, Dave spent more than 25 years in the agriculture industry in various plant genetics, agronomy, and technology leadership roles with companies such as Coors Brewing Company, DuPont Pioneer Hi-Bred, Land O’Lakes/WinField United, and Geosys. Dave earned his Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy from Iowa State University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in plant breeding and genetics from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
Sahiba

Sahiba Sachdeva is a results-driven leader with deep expertise in commercial business development, strategic sales, and product innovation within the technology sector. As Vice President of Energy & Mining at EarthDaily Analytics she leads product development, go-to-market (GTM) strategies, and customer success for this key line of business. Previously, she served as Vice President of Commercial Business Development and Sales at Descartes Labs, where she advanced the company’s mission to leverage geospatial remote sensing and machine learning to solve complex global challenges with a focus on environmental sustainability.

With a background that spans over a decade in technology-driven industries, Sahiba has held leadership roles at Palantir Technologies, where she drove product development, managed client-facing operations, and earned a patent for innovation in time series analysis. She has a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, foster strategic partnerships, and deliver high-impact solutions across sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and financial services. 

CJ

Chris brings over 30 years’ experience in SaaS operations and product development from the software industry. Chris was Founder and CEO of dna13, a SaaS company sold to PR Newswire in early 2010. As CEO of dna13 he guided the company’s product strategy, operations and business planning. Before joining EarthDaily Analytics, Chris held multiple senior leadership roles within the technology sector. As a technology mentor, Chris has worked with well over 100 companies focusing on product planning, development, and go to market strategies. Chris has worked with both partners and clients across the US, UK, Australia, Europe and the Middle East including Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Chris has worked extensively with fortune 1000 companies including Starbucks, Rio Tinto, AEGON, Marsh/McLennan, RBC, SunLife and Scotiabank.

Tanya

Tanya is a strategic marketing leader with deep expertise in B2B and B2G SaaS, Earth Observation, and the geospatial technology industry. As Vice President of Corporate Marketing & Global Communications at EarthDaily Analytics, she leads global brand positioning, strategic marketing, and corporate communications initiatives that elevate the company’s impact and reach.

 

With a strong foundation in storytelling, Tanya draws from a dynamic background to craft compelling narratives that engage customers, inspire partners, and connect stakeholders to purpose-driven innovation. She has a proven track record of driving growth through integrated campaigns, thought leadership, and high-performing teams.

 

Known for her empathetic leadership style and forward-thinking approach, Tanya thrives at the intersection of creativity, data, and strategic execution. Her work is fueled by a passion for shaping a better tomorrow—today.

Andrew

Andrew Mulllin leads Product Marketing for EarthDaily Analytics. Andrew has held marketing leadership roles in high tech, media/publishing, and co-founded a B2B marketing agency. Andrew has a BA in History & Political Science from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and an MBA in Management from the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business.

Samlief

Sam Lieff obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography from The University of Lethbridge in the 2003 and a Master's Degree in Archaeology, GIS, and Remote Sensing from the University of Lethbridge School of Graduate Studies in 2006. In his 20+ year professional career, Sam has primarily held roles in Sales within the commercial Earth Observation industry: From 2005 to 2011, he worked at Iunctus Geomatics Corp. (a BlackBridge company) as Manager of Sales & Business Development; from 2011 to 2015, he served as the General Manager of BlackBridge Canada (formerly Iunctus and owners of the RapidEye constellation); in 2015 BlackBridge was acquired by Planet where Sam held the position of Director of Sales, Canada and oversaw a majority of the company's Canadian operations. In 2022, Sam joined EarthDaily Analytics as the Vice President of Sales.

PeterRound

Pete is the global Vice President Business Development, Defence and Intelligence.

During a 33-year military career as a fast jet pilot he served in the USA twice and in Brussels. Outside flying he majored in International Defence Relations and Capability Development. He was the UK Representative to NATO Supreme Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk VA and then the Capability Director in the European Defence Agency, where he was responsible for more than 100 Capability and Research and Technology programs including the EU ‘Flagship 4’; Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, Cyber Defence, Air-to-Air Refuelling and the Government Satellite Communications program. He oversaw the relationship with OCCAR and defence industries for capability issues across the whole defence domain. More recently he helped launch 16 satellites for RF Geolocation and supported a startup developing an in-space Space Domain Awareness capability.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society as well as its Chair of Trustees and a Correspondent of the Academie de l’Air et de l’Espace and a Consulting Senior Fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.


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