Marike Wepener
About Marike Wepener
Marike Wepener is a Master Commercial Account Manager at Hitachi Vantara in South Africa, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in sales operations and support roles within the technology sector, having held various positions at Hitachi Vantara and its predecessor, Hitachi Data Systems, since 2018.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Marike Wepener has been employed at Hitachi Vantara in various capacities since 2018. She currently holds the position of Master Commercial Account Manager, a role she has occupied since 2021 in South Africa. Prior to this, she served as an Enterprise Account Manager from 2020 to 2021 and as a Commercial Account Manager from 2018 to 2020. Her experience at Hitachi Vantara reflects her expertise in managing commercial accounts and advising technology leaders on infrastructure development.
Previous Experience at Hitachi Data Systems
Before her tenure at Hitachi Vantara, Marike Wepener worked at Hitachi Data Systems in several roles. She was a Sales Support Operations Analyst from 2013 to 2014, and later served as the Sales Operations Team Lead for Sub-Saharan Africa from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Business Coordinator from 2012 to 2013. These positions contributed to her extensive experience in sales operations and support within the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Marike Wepener studied at the University of South Africa, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management from 2008 to 2010. Her educational background supports her professional roles in sales and account management, particularly in advising on agile and modern infrastructures.
Background
Marike Wepener has a career spanning over a decade in the technology sector, with a focus on sales operations and account management. She began her professional journey at Shoden Data Systems as a Technical Administrator from 2011 to 2012. Her career has been marked by progressive roles at Hitachi Data Systems and Hitachi Vantara, showcasing her growth and adaptability in the industry.