Ben Momat
About Ben Momat
Ben Momat serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at SparkMeter and has held the position since 2019. He has extensive experience in sales and marketing roles across various companies, including Wärtsilä and ABB, primarily based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Work at SparkMeter
Ben Momat has served as the Chief Commercial Officer at SparkMeter since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing commercial strategies and driving growth initiatives within the company. His tenure at SparkMeter has lasted for five years, during which he has contributed to the company's objectives in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Current Role at Wärtsilä
In addition to his position at SparkMeter, Ben Momat has held the role of Director for South and Central Africa at Wärtsilä since 2018. His responsibilities include managing operations and developing business strategies across the region. He has been with Wärtsilä for six years, also based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Previous Experience at ABB
Ben Momat worked at ABB in various capacities from 2014 to 2018. His roles included Vice President and Head of Sales and Marketing for the Hub Africa region, Director, and Regional Sales Manager for Power Products. His experience at ABB spanned multiple locations, including Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, and Zurich, Switzerland.
Educational Background
Ben Momat studied at Vaal University of Technology from 2005 to 2009, completing a four-year program. He furthered his education at Wilson Learning Institute from 2009 to 2010, where he engaged in a one-year program. His educational background supports his extensive career in commercial and sales roles.
Early Career Experience
Before his extensive roles in sales and management, Ben Momat began his career as a Technician at Polycomp in 2007 for two months. He also worked at ABB in various capacities from 2008 to 2013, including Sales Support Manager for Power Products High Voltage. His early career laid the foundation for his subsequent leadership roles.