A dynamic team of experts in behavioral strategy, analytics, and insights to drive impactful change.
Our collective expertise enables us to drive meaningful change for our clients, helping them better understand and connect with their customers.

Marisa Holley-Archary
Managing Partner, Behavioral Economist
BA, MBL, MPHIL, MSc Behavioural Science, MSc Psych
Marisa leads the team with over 15 years of experience in behavioral strategy. Her work focuses on applying cognitive psychology to optimize customer behaviors and decision-making processes. She is passionate about using data to unlock insights that improve product offerings, customer engagement, and brand loyalty.

Chris Bitti
Head of Customer Strategy
BSc Maths & Physics, BCS (AI), Dip. Datametrics
With a deep background in market research and customer psychology, Chris crafts customized strategies that align with customers’ needs, values, and behaviors. His ability to translate data into actionable insights has helped multiple clients achieve lasting improvements in engagement and satisfaction.

Otsile Motlhabane
Psychology researcher
MA (Research Psychology)
Skilled researcher with expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Proficient in ethnography, focus groups, in-depth interviews (IDIs), diaries, and card sorting, as well as A/B testing and surveys, diverse skill set allows them to conduct thorough and impactful research, ensuring that every project is driven by data and human-centered insights.

Adrienne Kotze
Behavioural strategist
BPsych, HPCSA
A passionate Psychological Counsellor with a deep interest in mental health and human behavior. Adrienne’s work is predominantly grounded in the systems theory paradigm, offering a holistic approach to understanding individuals within their broader environments. Her current focus is on developing innovative platforms that make preventative mental health care scalable and accessible to a wider South African population.

Marike Hechter
Systems Thinker
BA (Visual Communication)
Marike is a systems thinker who bridges brand, design, business strategy, and behavioral thinking. She simplifies complexity, identifies opportunities, and crafts narratives that align organizations from within. With expertise in behavioral strategy, she influences decisions that drive change. Her people-centered approach ensures decisions create both compelling stories and sustainable impact, influencing behavior at a fundamental level.

marisa@humanist.africa