Wendy Verwey Bekker

Wendy is a record label executive specialising in operations, business development and marketing. As Regional Manager for Africa at Ditto Music, she heads up operations for the distributor across the continent by building careers on streaming services and delivering marketing strategies for Independent Artists and Labels.

Her experience at a major label (Head Of Marketing at Universal Music), one of South Africa’s leading festivals (Head of Marketing & Project Management at OppiKoppi) and music technology (Product Development at Labs.FM; Festyvent Ambassador) has equipped her with unique skills and industry relationships.

Her primary goal is to grow the African creative sector economically and bridge the knowledge gap for independent artists and labels across the continent. She has consulted with Artists, Labels, Promoters, Telecommunications and Media companies, and is a knowledgeable speaker on the Music Industry.