New Managing Executive appointed for Vodacom Western Cape Region

Vodacom has appointed Waldi Wepener as the new Managing Executive of Vodacom Western Region. Wepener takes over the position from Carol Hall, who retired after a 30-year career at Vodacom at the end of June this year.

In his role, Wepener will be overseeing the operations of the business unit, driving growth and enhancing stakeholder engagement in the Western Cape while accelerating Vodacom’s commitment to digital inclusion.

“I am extremely excited to take on this position and build on the amazing milestones that Vodacom has achieved in the Western Cape. Over the past year, we have expanded 5G and 4G connectivity and upgraded our infrastructure to improve the quality, capacity and reach of our network. This ensures that customers keep connected and have access to the transformational benefits of digital technology,” says Wepener.

Mpumelelo Khumalo, Regional Operations Senior Executive at Vodacom, commented on the appointment: “Waldi’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for our Western Region. His deep industry expertise and strategic mindset make him exceptionally well-placed to lead our teams in delivering on Vodacom’s purpose. I am confident that under his leadership, we will continue to grow our market share and strengthen our ability to provide innovative products and services that uplift communities. Waldi’s passion for digital transformation and customer-centricity will be key as we work together to go further in connecting people for a better future.”

In the past financial year, Vodacom invested R350 million into the Western Cape network to increase broadband coverage and strengthen network resilience across the province.

Wepener has 25 years of telco experience gained in several markets across Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. He joined Vodacom in 2013 and has been serving as the Managing Executive of Commercial Management at Vodacom Business since 2020. He was responsible for sales operations, customer value management (CVM), deal enablement, in-life commercial and business performance management. He has been instrumental in introducing new commercial management practices to support improved sales performance, building scale in CVM outcomes and delivering several digital transformation programmes.

Wepener is a chartered management accountant, holds an MBA degree from Henley Business School and completed the Vodacom Advanced Executive Programme in 2017.