Daniel Hawkins

Chief Marketing Officer, PayJustNow

Daniel Hawkins is a strategic marketing leader and fintech innovator dedicated to redefining financial literacy for the modern consumer. As the Chief Marketing Officer at PayJustNow, Daniel has been instrumental in positioning the platform as a premier shopping destination, bridging the gap between desire and affordability for South Africans. He combines a deep understanding of generational shifts in spending with a passion for building transparent, interest-free financial tools that empower users to take control of their cash flow and develop responsible habits.

 

A champion of community engagement and digital innovation, Daniel thrives on creating “customer-first” experiences that resonate with the decision-makers of tomorrow. He is renowned for his ability to scale high-impact campaigns—such as the region’s first CGI-driven BNPL initiative—that foster long-term brand loyalty and trust. His work reflects a deep-seated commitment to democratizing access to both big brands and small retailers, ensuring that every strategic move helps build a more inclusive, versatile, and tech-forward financial ecosystem across the continent.

Sessions

April 9, Thursday
Venue: Innovation City Cape Town  

 

OTAs: The Next Frontier

 

As we enter The Next 20, online travel agencies face a new frontier shaped by AI interfaces, shifting traveller trust, regional platform strength, and new paths to discovery and booking. Will OTAs become invisible infrastructure, intelligent trip partners, or powerful super-platforms? And as travellers gain more tools and control, how must intermediaries evolve to stay essential? This session brings together global and regional OTA leaders to examine where value will be created next – from product and payments to partnerships and localisation – and how competitive dynamics between global giants and homegrown champions will play out across emerging markets. Expect candid perspectives on what OTAs must reinvent, defend, and double down on in the next era of travel distribution.

 

Speakers:

Andy Hedley, CEO, Travelstart
Albert Fernando, CEO, Travelwings 

Bayo Adedeji, Group Chief Executive Officer, Wakanow

 

Moderator:

Yeoh Siew Hoon, Founder, WiT