Meet The Team
RIIS continues to attract and house a dynamic and diverse team of young, highly qualified and talented individuals who are passionate about serving the world in the various roles they occupy. Our multidisciplinary approach to solution-seeking is further enhanced by the team’s diverse knowledge areas which include (but are not limited to) management, public health, behavioural science, engineering, microbiology, economics, physics and chemistry.
Imraan’s career in the space sector spans more than two decades. Over this time he has gained national and international experience which has enabled him to develop crucial networks in earth observations, science policy, business development and mining.
Thiru has extensive experience in programme and project management. This includes the implementation of regional (SADC) and national innovation programmes, multi-partner stakeholder management, entrepreneurship, innovation support, social entrepreneurship, training, capacity-building and monitoring and evaluation.
Alex has a broad academic and professional background in communications, research and public health. Her expertise includes mining innovation research, workshop facilitation and strategy framework development. Alex has worked in both in the United Kingdom and South Africa, in small business development, and within international organisations such as the UN.
Marc has an innate curiosity for finding new and better ways of doing things that ultimately enable markets, ecosystems and economies to better serve inclusive societies. A consultant since 2013, Marc’s work has supported governments, private sector actors, NGOs, funds and development agencies in the refinement of strategic direction setting and programme design.