Namibia, 20 May 2025 – GEOxyz proudly announces the opening of its first African branch in Walvis Bay, Namibia. This move marks a significant milestone in GEOxyz’s international expansion strategy and confirms a long-term commitment to serving the Southern African market with high-quality, locally adapted services.
Namibia was chosen as the company’s regional base due to its central location, strong business environment, and growing demand for survey services in both offshore and onshore infrastructure sectors. From this strategic location, GEOxyz will be able to efficiently support projects across Southern Africa.
The Namibian office will be led by Jacques Vancayseele, a seasoned industry expert with over seven years at GEOxyz and deep ties to both South Africa and Namibia. His leadership will ensure a strong bridge between GEOxyz’s European roots and its African ambitions.
“I’m excited to lead this new chapter for GEOxyz in Southern Africa,” said Jacques Vancayseele. “This region holds immense potential, and with a dedicated local presence, we’re better positioned to deliver tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients while contributing to local growth and development."
The new office will initially operate as a close collaboration between GEOxyz’s European and African teams, with a long-term goal of building a fully independent and locally led operation. GEOxyz is committed to hiring local talent, partnering with regional institutions, and investing in knowledge transfer to ensure that local teams benefit from the company’s extensive global experience. The company will also continue its tradition of working closely with local schools to train the next generation of marine data specialists and surveyors.
From Namibia, GEOxyz will provide a full suite of data services including offshore hydrographic and geophysical surveys, as well as onshore services such as infrastructure mapping for railroads and land development.
“Opening our Namibian office is a natural next step in GEOxyz’s global expansion,” said Patrick Reyntjens, CEO of GEOxyz. “Having someone as experienced and locally embedded as Jacques at the helm ensures we can grow with purpose—combining our international standards with a deep understanding of the Southern African context.”
While Namibia marks GEOxyz’s first footprint in Africa, the company remains focused on a broader global strategy, with future expansions expected in West-Africa, Asia and South America.