International GIS Consultant announced as new Board Member

International GIS Consultant announced as new Board Member for Abley Transportation Consultants

19 December 2016

Abley Transportation Consultants and their specialist GIS (Geographic Information Systems) brand, Interpret Geospatial Solutions, are pleased to announce the appointment of David Pimblott to the Governing Board. David will join the four existing Board Members as a Non-Executive Director and will provide strategic leadership and GIS expertise.

“We know that GIS benefits organisations of all sizes and across many different industries. There is a growing awareness of the economic and strategic value of GIS, and as an Esri silver-tier partner, we are excited to continue to push the boundaries of geospatial possibilities. We are thrilled to have David join our Board”, says Brian Wood, Chair.

With over 25 years’ experience as a strategic GIS Consultant, David has worked with clients throughout NZ and worldwide. David provides consultant support to the GIS community, along with business advice and mentoring small to medium businesses, particularly those who are seeking to globalise their business.

David was the founder and Managing Director of NorthSouth GIS (NSG) NZ, (formerly Explorer Graphics Ltd), one of the longest established and most successful geospatial consultancies in NZ. Under David’s direction, NSG became NZ’s leading provider of GIS implementation and development services based on Esri technology. David’s vision led to the formation of the NSG Group and the establishment of affiliated companies in the United States, with whom he actively participated in strategic business decisions as well as the development of international business partnerships. In late 2014, David sold NSG NZ to a multinational consultancy.

“I look forward to continuing to serve and partner with the geospatial community in my new role,” remarks David. “I am dedicated to this industry because I can see so much potential for organisations in our fast-changing world to gain insights through GIS. Abley and Interpret have already experienced rapid growth and success, I believe there are plenty more opportunities ahead”.

Abley Transportation Consultants design, develop and implement transportation plans and infrastructure to allow people to connect better. The Abley team work closely with their GIS specialist business, Interpret Geospatial Solutions, who provide innovative GIS analysis, spatial modelling, data creation, cartography, and web server technologies. Together, Abley and Interpret have a combined team of 45 industry experts based in Auckland and Christchurch.

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About Brian Wood, Chair:
Brian was previously the Managing Director, Asia Pacific of MWH Limited and was responsible for the overall leadership in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Vietnam and Brunei with total revenue in excess of US$120 million. Brian developed a management structure at MWH that focussed on good governance and management practice which transformed the Asia Pacific operations into a profitable unit where total staff grew to 1,400.

Since stepping down from his role with MWH, he is concentrating on external directorships and carrying consulting assignments for a small number of exceptional clients. His directorships include Lyttleton Port Company Ltd, Dunedin City Holdings Ltd, Canterbury Linen Service Ltd, Buller Holdings Ltd, Westreef Services Ltd and Harrison Grierson Holdings Ltd. Brian is a Chartered Director and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand (FInstD). He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA Otago) and is a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Management (FNZIM).

For more information on Interpret Geospatial Solutions and Abley Transportation Consultants:
www.interpret.co.nz
www.abley.com

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