Maakopi Reason Maredi

Maakopi Reason Maredi is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as the Executive Head: Legal (M&A) at Vodacom since October 2023. With extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, Maakopi has held significant positions including Head of Transaction Solutions at Aon and Legal Counsel at the Takeover Regulation Panel. Additionally, Maakopi worked as a Partner at Webber Wentzel, focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions, and has a background at Bowmans where roles included Senior Associate and Associate. As an Alumni Fellow at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation since January 2013, Maakopi also adjudicates debate tournaments for disadvantaged schools in Gauteng, contributing to educational development. Academic credentials include a Master's in Management in Finance and Investments, a Bachelor of Laws, and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Law from the University of the Witwatersrand.