MEET OUR TEAM
DR I H MITHA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dr Mitha brings strategic foresight, executive leadership, and extensive business acumen to EMIN8. With a keen ability to identify high-impact opportunities and foster strategic partnerships, Dr. Mitha plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth and industry presence. He ensures operational excellence across all site management functions, while aligning EMIN8’s objectives with evolving market demands, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. His leadership reinforces EMIN8’s reputation for innovation, reliability, and performance in the site operations sector.
HAWA EBRAHIM
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Hawa brings extensive expertise in stakeholder engagement and clinical operations to EMIN8. She leads the coordination and execution of site-level activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. With a strong focus on operational efficiency, Hawa oversees project management, regulatory affairs, and budget review, driving the seamless delivery of clinical trials while maintaining the highest standards of quality and collaboration.
DR N MTHOMBENI
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Dr. Mthombeni is a specialist in upholding excellence through robust quality systems, compliance frameworks, and audit processes. She leads risk management initiatives, oversees the implementation of CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) strategies, and drives continuous improvement across all operational levels. Her focus on data integrity and regulatory compliance ensures that every trial conducted under EMIN8’s oversight meets the highest standards of quality and reliability.
YUSUF ESSAKJEE
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Yusuf provides strategic financial leadership to EMIN8 through meticulous budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. He ensures the organization’s financial sustainability by implementing robust billing, receipting, risk management, and reporting systems. Yusuf’s governance approach strengthens fiscal accountability and supports informed decision-making across all operational levels.
FARHAAD SHAIKH
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Farhaad is a dynamic leader in driving revenue growth, client acquisition, and strategic relationship management at EMIN8. He plays a key role in expanding the company’s market presence through targeted business development initiatives, in-depth market research, and the cultivation of long-term partnerships. Farhaad also leads the development of competitive proposals and tailored solutions that support client retention and portfolio expansion.
YVETTE ERASMUS
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Yvette is a seasoned business development leader with expertise in clinical research, site development, and strategic partnerships. With experience across Africa, Asia, and Russia, she has driven market expansion and site growth. A qualified healthcare professional, she brings operational insight and a focus on aligning client needs with innovative solutions.
ZEENAT MITHA
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Zeenat leads brand development, patient recruitment campaigns, and digital strategy at EMIN8. She manages social media and web development, working alongside regulatory companies like Pharma Ethics, to ensure all clinical trial advertising is ethically sound. Zeenat also drives stakeholder engagement through targeted communication, event promotion, and data-driven marketing.