Geodesy specialist and fellow of the International Association of Geodesy Richard Wonnacott  has joined an African water, energy and earth sciences consultancy as an associate.

Wonnacott spent much of his career with the Chief Directorate: National Geospatial information and Directorate of Survey Services.  His extensive expertise in geodetic surveying was gained on several major projects, such as the preparation, observation and computation of primary triangulation control network projects covering South Africa and Namibia.

He managed the technical, financial and personnel matters of the Directorate of Control Surveys from 1993 to 2013 and initiated and project managed the implementation of the country-wide network of active GPS base stations (TrigNet).  He has now joined Umvoto Africa.

Wonnacott is also a member of numerous national and international committees and bodies including the Governing Board of the International GNSS Service and the Executive Committee of the International Association of Geodesy.