Geotech named Australian Franchise Supplier of the Year

Founded in 2004, Geotech Information Services offers strategic network and location planning solutions for franchised and retail businesses across a variety of industries in Australia, New Zealand and SE Asia, using data science to drive insight and growth.  

The Awards recognise and reward excellence in franchising, and provide a platform for companies and individuals to showcase the amazing work they are doing in the franchising sector in Australia. Jeff Vassel (Global Business Development Manager) and Vanessa Wilmot (Operations Director) accepted the Award on behalf of the Geotech team

‘We are proud and honoured to receive this Award, and we love supporting and being a part of the franchise community across Australia and New Zealand,’ says Vanessa Wilmot.  ‘Congratulations to all the other finalists and winners at the Awards, and thank you to Jeff Vassel, Bruce Waddington and Mark Green, and the Geotech team.’

Jeff adds, ‘Winning this award and the recognition it brings from our clients, peers, and the franchising community is a huge honour, so thank you. I have been a part of many client meetings and presentations, and know the value we have brought to their network growth.  We have an extremely hard-working and passionate team that I am proud to be a part of on this amazing journey”.  

Giving back

Geotech endeavour to give back to the franchise community in both Australia and New Zealand, sharing their expertise at events including the recent National Franchise Conference in Wellington.  

‘We are driven not only to help franchises succeed and stop them making wrong and often costly decisions through the good use of data, but also through the work we do as part of the FCA Women In Franchising Committee in Australia,’ says Vanessa.  ‘We are proud to have helped raise awareness on Workplace Wellness through helping organise events and panel discussions on this topic, and have helped raise donations for charities supporting mental health.’

You can read Geotech’s article on post-pandemic shifts in New Zealand’s retail and hospitality sectors here. 

The 2022 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards are taking place on 12 November – see the full list of finalists.