Miles van der Molen

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CemAir

Miles van der Molen is a distinguished aviation entrepreneur and a central figure in the expansion of regional connectivity across Southern Africa. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CemAir, Miles has been the driving force behind the airline’s transformation into a highly respected domestic and regional carrier. With an uncompromising focus on reliability and operational excellence, he has successfully navigated the complexities of the African aviation market to build a brand synonymous with customer-centric service and strategic growth.

 

A leader known for his hands-on approach and deep industry expertise, Miles thrives on delivering practical solutions in an ever-evolving travel landscape. Under his guidance, CemAir has not only expanded its commercial network but also strengthened its specialized aviation services through robust global partnerships. His work reflects a deep-seated passion for advancing regional integration, ensuring that sustainable growth and increased accessibility remain at the heart of the airline’s mission to connect people and businesses 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