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Patel is taking over from Christopher Geerdts, who is stepping down after two years at the helm. According to Patel, Geerdts' contribution and commitment has been invaluable and he looks forward to leading WAPA to the next level.
WAPA has identified that challenges facing the industry include unfair competition from large incumbent operators and a lack of awareness about the capabilities of wireless technologies and the benefits that WAPA members bring to the market.
The incoming executive committee has decided on several key strategic objectives for 2014. These include providing value-added services for members such as strategic partnerships and education about best practices, as well as engaging in lobbying and external communications in order to promote fair and open competition and promoting the growth of the wireless industry, both fixed wireless and Wi-Fi.
2014 objectives
New executives
Ellie Hagopian: deputy chair, communications, Wi-Fi
Ian Anderson: business enablement
Jabulani Vilakazi: development
Jens Lagenhorst: spectrum
Kerry Simpson: marketing
Rudolph Roos: training, health and safety
Ziggy Heuer: treasurer