WikiMzansi is South Africa's free online information resource profiling the continent's prominent leaders. 
WikiMzansi is South Africa's free online information resource profiling the continent's prominent leaders.
Katrina joined ForwardKeys at the start of 2022. She’s been in the industry for more than 15 years by sourcing, building and managing strategic and commercial relationships across the globe. As a global expert in this sector, ForwardKeys works with more than 80 Destination Management Organizations across the world who require quality travel data &… read more »
Lee Zama is an experienced tourism business executive with a wide range of services and food sector experience. Lee served on the boards of the Tourism Grading Council SA (TGCSA), the Tourism Business Council SA (TBCSA) & the Chairperson of its growth and transformation committee. Lee was formerly the CEO of the Federated Hospitality Association… read more »
Lee-Anne Bac is a Director at BDO Advisory Services Johannesburg with more than 20 years experience consulting to clients in the tourism, hospitality, leisure and property sectors in South Africa and the rest of Africa. Lee-Anne’s consulting experience includes strategic planning, market and financial feasibility studies, financial evaluations, business valuations, economic impact studies, socio-economic impact… read more »
Linda Pereira is the senior partner and CEO of the L&I Communications Group. In additionto her long and respected career as one of the most influential voices in the Meeting Industry, she is also Executive Director of CPL Meetings & Events. Respected internationally as a speaker, consultant, strategic communication expert, writer and as an educator,… read more »
Dr Geoffrey Manyara is currently an Economic Affairs Officer in charge of tourism for United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, having previously worked as a Senior Regional Tourism Advisor for the organisation. Dr Manyara has also worked for a number of years as a tourism researcher at the University of Wales, Cardiff in the United… read more »
Innocent is a Sustainable Tourism Consultant based in Blantyre, Malawi. He is the current Executive Director of Malawi Tourism Council and Managing Director of Orbis Destination Management Company, specialising in sustainable, educational, philanthropic and experiential group travel to Malawi. Innocent has 17 years of experience in the tourism industry, having worked in hospitality management for 9… read more »
Miller has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of the North, Miller Matola began his career as a lecturer at Vista University where he worked for four years. During this time, he obtained a BA Honours (Cum Laude) from the University of Potchefstroom. Thereafter he took on a project management course whilst… read more »
Business Strategist, Travel and Tourism Industry Expert, Product innovation and development Expert, Presenter, Negotiator, Speaker, Moderator, GALLUP Certified Strengths & Talent Development Coach, Mentor and Employee Engagement Expert. His talent DNA are Responsibility, Strategic, Futuristic, Focus, Self – Assurance. He is a Director of Tourism and Gaming in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism…. read more »
A seasoned, versatile, and enthusiastic leader with 20+ years’ experience spanning general management, strategy & operations, executive leadership, sustainable tourism, development, and financial controls. Proud native and ambassador for Indian Ocean with great respect for different religions & cultures. Pascal holds a master degree in Strategy and management. He used to be the director for… read more »
As Head of East Africa & Indian Ocean and Senior Vice President of JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality SSA, Wayne focuses on delivering strategic advisory services to local, regional, and global clients across Sub-Saharan Africa. Wayne has over 13 years of experience in the hospitality real estate industry. His broad range of experience includes hotel feasibility… read more »
As a ForwardKeys Insights Expert, Shingai George leverages ForwardKeys data to provide travel industry stakeholders with invaluable insights on market trends. His diverse professional background combines expertise in IT systems and database administration with a decade’s experience in aviation safety, airline sales and flight and airport operations. Passionate about aviation, Shingai is a trusted voice… read more »
Senior International Trade Expert, with high specialised knowledge of the multilateral trading system and particularly Trade in Services, Intellectual Property and Environment Law. He cumulates an extensive experience in trade negotiations and policies developed in various capacities with international organisations, regional economic communities, national governments and with the private sector. Lawyer and Patent and Trademark… read more »
John Friel has a career spanning 26 Years in the Travel industry in both the Retail, Online and Airline vertices, 15 of these 26 years in Africa, having senior roles within the continent in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania at Emirates Airline, Comair Limited (British Airways & kulula.com) and Etihad Airways… read more »
Bonita Mutoni is the founder of Uber Luxe Safaris (ULS), one of Rwanda’s ultimate authentic safari and destination experience management businesses. ULS is a boutique luxury safari company that offers bespoke tours and travel packages within the Eastern African region, offering the highest level of bespoke services to discerning travelers. In addition to magnificent savannah… read more »
Jon Howell is the CEO and Founder of AviaDev, a division of the Bench. AviaDev is a content platform and annual route planning conference for African aviation Since inception in 2015, AviaDev Africa is now established as the largest event of its kind on the continent having been held in Kigali 2016 and 2017 and… read more »