Wayne Van Niekerk
About Wayne Van Niekerk
Wayne Van Niekerk serves as the Ecosystem Growth Lead at Fuel Labs, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in business development and growth roles across various companies, including Silicon Capital and Linum Labs.
Current Role at Fuel Labs
Wayne Van Niekerk serves as the Ecosystem Growth Lead at Fuel Labs. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's initiatives in ecosystem development and growth strategies. His role focuses on fostering partnerships and enhancing the overall ecosystem surrounding Fuel Labs.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Fuel Labs, Wayne worked in various business development roles. He was the Business Development Manager at Silicon Capital from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on expanding the company's market presence in South Africa. He also held a position at Linum Labs as Growth & Business Development from 2021 to 2022, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Background in Community Management
Wayne has experience in community management, having worked as the Business Development & Community Manager at Protea [x] from 2018 to 2019. This role involved engaging with community stakeholders and driving initiatives to strengthen community ties. He also served as a Customer Success Consultant at Blockchain.com for four months in 2020.
Educational Background
Wayne studied at the University of Cape Town, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Management Information Systems from 2012 to 2015. Prior to this, he attended South African College High School from 2007 to 2011, laying the foundation for his academic and professional journey.
Early Career and Diverse Roles
Wayne's early career includes diverse roles, such as a Deckhand at Imperial Yachts in Monaco from 2016 to 2017 and a Product Manager at HiiT Nation from 2020 to 2021. These experiences contributed to his versatile skill set and understanding of different industry dynamics.