The Curacao Innovation Hub
The Curaçao Innovation Hub is a center where technology, culture, and entrepreneurship come together to build a smarter, sustainable island economy.
Biography
Miles B. M. Mercera is the CEO of CINEX (Curaçao Investment & Export Promotion Agency), effective January 1, 2025. Born in the Netherlands and raised on the ABC islands, he holds degrees in Hotel Management, International Hospitality & Tourism Management, and a Master’s in Consultancy & Entrepreneurship from the Rotterdam Business School. He previously served as CEO of the Tourism Corporation Bonaire (2021–2024) and of the Curaçao Hospitality & Tourism Association (2011-2020). With a background in hospitality, digital marketing, and destination development, Mercera is known for his strategic vision and community-centered approach. He is fluent in Dutch, Papiamentu, English, and Spanish.