DNA's people

Our core team has substantial experience in economic, business and development consulting. Where DNA Economics does not have the requisite skills in-house, we bring in world experts through our network of associates, our close links with regional academic institutions and our strategic partners abroad.

Elias Masilela

Non-Executive Chairperson

Yash Ramkolowan

Managing Director

Dr Matthew Stern

Director | Practice Head: Trade, Regional Integration and Industrial Policy / Donor Programme Management

Zulaikha Brey

Director | Practice Head: Financial Empowerment and Monitoring and Evaluation

Dr Matthew Townshend

Practice Head: Network Industries

Shirley Robinson

Practice Head: Climate and Public Economics

Daleen Nieuwoudt

Business Operations Manager

Minah Mogale

Senior Office Administrator

Mosa Mothoa

Operations and Project Administrator

Dominic Ramos

Senior Analyst

Emma Smith

Senior Analyst

Daniel Tate

Researcher