Velma Corcoran is Regional Lead, Middle East Africa at Airbnb, and formerly Country Manager for sub-Saharan Africa for the international home-sharing platform.
She previously held the position of marketing executive at Cape Town Tourism, where she worked with the team to create award-winning campaigns and ensured that the Mother City was always top of mind for domestic and international tourists.
With many years of industry experience behind her, she has become a leading female figure in the business. Her new role sees her working on business growth, strategy and policies for the Middle East and Africa region.