KnowBe4 appoints Wehmeyer as VP of customer success

KnowBe4 has appointed Werner Wehmeyer as the Executive Vice President of Customer Success, where he will lead the global Customer Success team.

Wehmeyer, who previously held the position of Head of Customer Success and Renewals at VMWare Tanzu, brings over two decades of experience in customer success and sales leadership roles. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Johannesburg.

Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4's CEO, commented on the appointment, stating, "Werner's extensive experience in customer success and his proven track record of leadership in the tech industry make him an invaluable addition to our executive team. His global perspective and passion for driving customer satisfaction align perfectly with our mission to empower organisations worldwide in making smarter security decisions. We are confident that Werner's expertise will further enhance our ability to deliver exceptional value to our customers and strengthen our position as a leader in human risk management."

Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Wehmeyer said, "As a passionate advocate for customer success, I am eager to contribute to our mission of empowering organizations to make smarter security decisions. I look forward to collaborating with an amazing team and leveraging my experiences from South Africa, Australia, the U.S., and Canada to drive impactful results."