Pieter van der Westhuizen

Technology Executive • Operations • Strategy • Telecoms

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

About

Versatile, results-driven leader with a proven track record of building high-performing teams, driving execution, and delivering impactful results across diverse geographies and cultures. Trusted by senior stakeholders and clients for strategic insight and execution excellence. Strong analytical and quantitative skills, honed at INSEAD, complement an engineering background to tackle complex business challenges. Passionate about leveraging industry expertise, technology, and data-driven insights to drive business success.

Experience

  • American Tower (4 yrs 11 mos)
    • Chief Executive Officer Nigeria
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Chief Technology Officer Africa
      Sep 2021 - Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      Business Strategy Strategy Execution Planning Operations

  • General Manager, MTN Group Technology at MTN
    Oct 2017 - Sep 2021 · 4 yrs

    Business planning Technology strategy 5G go to market Digital transformation Mergers and acquisitions

  • Ericsson (10 yrs 1 mo)
    • Vice President Engagement Practices
      2012 - 2017 · 5 yrs

    • Director Product Line
      2009 - 2012 · 3 yrs

    • Vice President Networks
      2007 - 2009 · 2 yrs