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Global Chamber® Johannesburg 

Miller Matola - Executive Director

Miller Matola is the Founder and CEO of Millvest Advisory (Pty) Ltd, a diversified investment and advisory firm specializing in tourism, hospitality, convention industry consulting, and investment facilitation. With over 25 years of management experience, Miller has built a distinguished career spanning the global travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, and development sectors.

His expertise includes executive leadership, strategic planning and execution, project management, destination marketing, nation branding, and stakeholder relationship management. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles in both non-profit and for-profit organizations, developing a strong acumen at both operational and strategic levels.

Miller possesses an extensive network of global decision-makers in tourism, business events, trade, investment, and development—across both business and government spheres—which he actively leverages to drive meaningful and impactful outcomes.

In 2023, Miller was recognized by the International Hospitality Institute as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in African Hospitality. He continues to contribute to the growth of Africa's tourism and economic sectors through various roles, including serving as a Non-Executive Director with several public and private sector organizations.

A passionate advocate for sustainable and innovative development, Miller is committed to fostering collaboration, driving investment, and creating long-term value across the industries he serves.

Global Chamber Johannesburg Advisory Board Members

Ditabe Chocho

Financial Director at Merafe Resources Limited

Ditabe is the Financial Director at Merafe Resources Limited. He is a qualified South African Chartered Accountant and he has extensive experience in financial and investment management gained during his tenure at various companies including Uranium One Limited, the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited and Zico Capital Proprietary Limited. He also served as Chief Financial Officer of MultiChoice Africa Proprietary Limited (MultiChoice) and subsequently served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of DSTV Online, a division of MultiChoice in 2012. Ditabe also sits on the Board of iMasFinance Co-operative." 

Cristianne Wendler

CEO and Co-founder of Vanhu Tech

Cristianne Wendler is the CEO and Co-founder of Vanhu Tech, architects of social impact transformation across Africa. With nearly 30 years of experience spanning every facet of the social impact sector—from humanitarian relief in Southeast Asia to Country Director for a multi-million dollar PEPFAR-funded program in South Africa—Cristianne brings unique insight into social impact investing, local implementation, and the innovative solutions needed to scale impact across the continent. Based in Johannesburg for nearly 20 years, with experience spanning four continents, Cristianne specializes in connecting global capital with high-impact, locally led African solutions.

Dishen Maharaj

Accomplished Operations Executive and Board Advisor 

Dishen is an accomplished Operations Executive and Board Advisor with over 18 years of global experience driving organisational growth, transformation, and operational excellence. He has co-founded multiple SaaS platforms that support thousands of startups and SMEs, enabling digital transformation and business performance improvement across numerous markets. Known for turning complexity into clarity, Dishen helps organisations unlock efficiency, innovation, and sustainable success.

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