SkyTech 2025 Speaker Bio

Liesl Haris

Co Founder and CEO

Gap Drone

Liesl Haris brings nearly a decade of experience in the aviation industry, specialising in strategic partnerships, growth strategies, and capital raising. As Co-Founder and CEO of Gap Drone, she is pioneering (along with Benet Hare) the development of the first commercially viable cargo drone solution for long-range, middle-mile logistics. Liesl is also the Founder of Talking Leads, a firm dedicated to cultivating strategic business alliances, and Switch Horizons, which focuses on funding advancements in autonomous flight. Her leadership credentials include serving as COO of Amber Aviation Group, where she excelled in operational strategy and scaling innovative aviation solutions. A trailblazer in aviation, Liesl is shaping the future of flight