Miles B. M. Mercera brings extensive experience and a strategic vision as CEO of the Curaçao Investment & Export Promotion Agency (CINEX). Born in the Netherlands and raised on the ABC islands, he holds an associate degree in Hotel Management from the Aruba Hotel School, a bachelor’s degree in International Hospitality & Tourism Management from the University of Curaçao, and a master’s degree in Consultancy & Entrepreneurship from Rotterdam Business School.

He began his professional journey at Starwood Hotels & Resorts in the Netherlands, focusing on Online and Social Media Marketing. Since then, Mercera has taken on influential leadership roles within the Dutch Caribbean tourism sector, including serving as President & CEO of the Curaçao Hospitality & Tourism Association and, most recently, as CEO of the Tourism Corporation Bonaire. In each of these roles, he has played a key role in fostering growth, innovation, and sustainable development in the region’s tourism industry.

Alongside his professional work, Mercera is deeply involved in community-focused initiatives and is fluent in Dutch, Papiamento, English, and Spanish.