Steve Birdsall

CEO, Gaist

Steve Birdsall is the founder of Gaist, a digital mapping company delivering 'roadscape' intelligence. His unique expertise is forged from a distinguished career as a surveyor in the British Army and the offshore oil industry, instilling resilience and a deep understanding of complex logistical challenges. Under his leadership, Gaist provides critical data to highways authorities and utility companies globally, transforming infrastructure maintenance and planning. Steve is now leading the company’s international expansion to meet the ever-growing demand for detailed roadscape information, from the UK to Japan.