Our Team

The people behind the work.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise across sectors, disciplines, and geographies, working at the intersection of strategy, innovation, data, and research to combine strategic thinking with practical experience and partner closely with clients to turn insight into action.

Board of Directors

RIIS Board of Directors: Davis Cook - Chairperson

Davis Cook

Chairperson

RIIS Board of Directors: Thiru Swettenham - Non-Executive Director

Thiru Swettenham

Non-Executive Director

RIIS Board of Directors: Audrey Verhaeghe - Non-Executive Director

Audrey Verhaeghe

Non-Executive Director

RIIS Board of Directors: Kuda Mukova - Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and Sustainable Finance Practice

Kuda Mukova

Chief Executive Officer

Head of Sustainable Finance Practice

RIIS Board of Directors: Imraan Saloojee - Executive Director

Imraan Saloojee

Director

Head of Space Practice

Executive Leadership

RIIS Board of Directors: Kuda Mukova - Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and Sustainable Finance Practice

Kuda Mukova

Chief Executive Officer

Head of Sustainable Finance Practice

RIIS Board of Directors: Imraan Saloojee - Executive Director

Imraan Saloojee

Director

Head of Space Practice

RIIS Team: Sylvesters Okello - Principal and Energy & Sustainability Practice

Sylvesters Okello

Principal

Head of Energy & Sustainability Practice

Engagement Managers

RIIS Engagement Manager: Amy Benn - Innovation Management

Amy Benn

Engagement Manager

Innovation Management Lead

RIIS Engagement Manager: Yankho Likaku - Strategy

Yankho Likaku

Engagement Manager

Strategy Lead

RIIS Engagement Manager: Nandi Mthetwa - Data Science

Nandi Mthetwa

Engagement Manager

Data Science Lead

RIIS Engagement Manager: Alexander Lugagne - Practice Lead: Health

Alexander Lugagne

Engagement Manager

Health Practice Lead

RIIS Engagement Manager: Vishaylin Mahadeo - Mining

Vishaylin Mahadeo

Engagement Manager

Head of Mineral Resource Practice

Consultants

RIIS Consultant: Lindokuhle Simelane - Senior

Lindokuhle Simelane

Junior Engagement Manager

Research Lead

RIIS Consultant: Ashleigh Muller

Ashleigh Muller

Consultant

RIIS Consultant: Tarryn Vink

Tarryn Vink

Consultant

RIIS Consultant: Mpho Bogatsu

Mpho Bogatsu

Consultant

RIIS consultant: Vuyolwethu Mahlalela

Vuyolwethu Mahlalela

Consultant

Analysts 

RIIS Analyst: Maheen Parbhoo - Senior Analyst: Financial Services

Maheen Parbhoo

Analyst

Finance Lead

RIIS Analyst: Kimehra Govindasamy - Senior Analyst: Financial Services

Kimehra Govindasamy

Analyst

Sustainable Finance Practice Lead

Zamani Ndlela

Analyst

RIIS Analyst: Mohini Rayment - Energy

Mohini Rayment

Analyst

Lead: Energy & Sustainability Practice

RIIS Analyst: Charis Sass

Charis Sass

Analyst

RIIS Analyst: Shameemah Bull

Shameemah Bull

Analyst

RIIS Analyst: Mukhethwa Malindi - Health

Mukhethwa Malindi

Analyst

Health Practice

RIIS Analyst: Nompilo Nkosi

Nompilo Nkosi

Analyst

RIIS Analyst: Peris Ngumba

Peris Ngumba

Analyst

RIIS Analyst: Tswelopele Makgale

Tswelopele Makgale

Analyst

Marketing and Operations

RIIS Marketing: Nombulelo Manyana - Lead

Nombulelo Manyana

Marketing & Communications Lead

RIIS Marketing and Operations: Johnmark Ochieng - Specialist

Johnmark Ochieng

Marketing & Communications Specialist

RIIS Operations: Erika Booysen

Erika Booysen

Operations