Rupert Grinling is a Defence Sales Executive with 20 years of experience in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) domain. He has worked both as a consumer of geospatial intelligence during his time in the Army and as a key contributor to multiple businesses providing ISR solutions to customers. He holds a degree in War Studies and History and lives in the South East of England. In his spare time, he remains active in the Army Reserve and enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible.
In his role as Defence Executive for Planet Labs, Rupert leads engagement with NATO and UK customers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, low-latency, and mission-relevant ISR solutions. Planet Labs is a leading provider of Earth observation data and analytics, operating the world’s largest fleet of Earth-imaging satellites. The company delivers high-frequency, high-resolution imagery and insights to support industries such as defence, intelligence, agriculture, and environmental monitoring.