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Peter Hallebach

Founder

A 3rd generation travel agent. Travel is in this man’s blood, with a passion for travel and its facilitating technology, he is always looking for ways to streamline travel agent workflows. Peter’s travel management experience is focused around TMC and corporate customer views. Furthermore, he was extensively involved in almost all management spheres, especially travel distribution, and has a deep understanding of key drivers within the travel industry. Peter also has extensive work experience in Africa, having worked for a few prominent African travel agents recently.

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Robert Ambroise

Managing Director & Cultural Advisor

Graduated from the Chartered Institute of Marketing in the UK, Robert started his career in sales and marketing with an International Bank – Barclays Bank – before moving to travel and tourism in Mauritius in the early 90s when telex was still the main and only communication tool with overseas partners. He has over 30 years of experience in the Travel Industry. During his career, Robert has managed Destination Management Companies in Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Zambia. In 2016, Robert founded Indibleu, a Destination Management Company in Mauritius.

Robert is obsessed with new technology, product development, forward-thinking, sustainable tourism initiatives (giving back to the community) and eco-friendly experiences for travellers.

He is also passionate about travelling and has visited over 60 places around the world so far, most of the time going off the beaten track for a close encounter with the locals.

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Markus Baukenkrodt

Chief Finance Officer

During his career as a banker, entrepreneur, and investment executive, Markus Baukenkrodt has appreciated the advantages of a start-up atmosphere and small to medium-sized business environments. He is familiar with all commercial processes, opportunities, and risks from inception to conclusion. Known for his hands-on approach, he does not tackle challenges alone; he values collaboration with experts, encourages creative ideas, and remains focused on what is economically feasible.

Markus connects people and treats them with respect, fostering a robust network. Additionally, he possesses the commercial acumen and regulatory knowledge necessary to lead areas such as law, finance/accounting, controlling, human resources, IT/infrastructure, and risk management.

For him, development means not only working on self-improvement but also actively contributing to the advancement of the entire team and organization.

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Oluwatosin Oladosu

Chief Operation Officer CWA

Oluwatosin Oladosu is a serious and matured specialist in travel industry operations and process management. He is an ICT professional with expertise in web development, training, and infrastructure administration. Additionally, he holds certification in social media brand management.

With a strong background in technology and operations, he effectively combines his skills to enhance business processes and improve customer experiences within the travel sector. His commitment to continuous learning and professional development enables him to stay current in a rapidly evolving industry. Through his diverse skill set, Oluwatosin aims to drive efficiency and innovation in every project he undertakes and an important driver for innovation.

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Niva Moodely

Head of Customer Service

Niva Moodely has extensive experience in administration, having spent several years at VoyTrav Ltd., a business process outsourcing company serving a major African travel agency. Her background includes expertise in accounting and a strong focus on customer service.

Niva's role in the travel industry has equipped her with valuable skills in managing operational processes and enhancing client interactions. She is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and ensuring smooth administrative functions, contributing to the overall success of the organization. With her diverse experience, Niva is well-prepared to tackle challenges in the dynamic travel sector.

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Finn Hallebach

Chief Design Officer (CDO)

Finn Hallebach is a young and dynamic specialist in accounting and taxation. He oversees all transactions in the back office and will lead an external accounting service for clients, allowing them to focus on their core business operations.

Finn's expertise in financial management ensures accuracy and compliance in all accounting practices, providing valuable support to customers. His proactive approach and commitment to excellence enable him to effectively address the financial needs of the organization and its clients, making him a vital asset in the pursuit of business success.

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Jan Hallebach

Head of IT-Infrastructure

Jan Hallebach has nearly 15 years of experience in IT, progressing from client computing to becoming a high-end specialist in IT infrastructure. Currently, his primary focus is on IT security and defense, ensuring that operations comply with PCI DSS standards.

Jan's extensive knowledge and expertise in securing IT environments play a crucial role in protecting the organization against potential threats. His dedication to maintaining compliance and enhancing security measures makes him an invaluable member of the team, contributing to the overall integrity and reliability of the company's IT operations.

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Our Values

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• Putting the needs of our clients first
• striving to continuously aim for excellence
• providing state-of-the-art software solutions
• support our clients both functionally and technically

Empowering New Entrants into the travel industry

Our CSR initiative doesn’t limit us to mentoring, sharing knowledge, and working only with local black entrepreneurs, we are also actively involved in expanding the visibility of black entrepreneurs in the IT and travel industry, where we successfully face the future.

Innovation

We’re continuously looking for new and better ways to provide travel services in the SSA region through innovation and creativity. We understand Africa’s needs are unique and will design solutions which cater specifically for those needs. We believe ground-breaking opportunities exists in the SSA region. With our use of technology and know-how from around the globe additionally, in some cases, the creation our own unique solutions, will establish travelcenter.africa® in the forefront of travel trade software.

Hard work and Loyalty

Hard work and loyalty to each other is the only way we will be able to achieve our collective goals. This business model will only work if we are willing to work hard and stay focused on our customers and the market’s needs. We are committed to listening, discussing and adjust functionalities where required. Our customers' needs will drive us to new heights. Key drivers are markets and customers needs, our goal is to give our customers.

Unity in Cultural Diversity

Embracing Cultural Diversity will be key to our success. We will need to manage the language barriers, including but not limited to the three dominant languages, English, French and Portuguese. The advantage of cultural diversification is that it gives us unique opportunities, as each culture has its own travel requirements, creating diverse opportunities which we can capitalize on.

Teamwork

In African culture, we believe in teamwork, assisting and supporting each other to find a sustainable way to feed our families. Likewise, in our business we believe the key will be co-operation with one another. We believe the sustainability of travel in Africa is co-operation between different countries’ travel communities across the SSA region. The co-operation will help ALL travel communities in different countries better service their travellers across the SSA region. It will give them the reach to service these travellers in markets they don’t have a presence in.

Being a Partner, not just a client

We are building a collaborative organisation, co-operating with each other and helping each other to grow our business through sharing our knowledge and skills and collaborating through a strategic partnership. The best business environment emerges when we work together and respect one another’s unique skills, knowledge and perspectives.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Our mantra is growth. We would encourage this concept in every area we touch. People development is our current focus. The Travel Innovation Development Hub will provide many talented, aspiring IT programmers the opportunity to learn and grow in the IT and travel industry.

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