Yolanda Peens

Executive Director – South African Association of Pharmaceutical Industry (SAAPI)

Yolanda Peens is an experienced pharmaceutical professional with several years of expertise in pharmaceutics and the broader pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. She has a strong background in current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and regulatory affairs, with familiarity with regulatory frameworks aligned to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia.

She is proficient in the use of enterprise and regulatory management systems, including SAP applications, the R/C system, eCTD submission systems, and Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS). Her technical expertise also extends to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards applicable to medical devices, including compliance management and quality oversight.

Yolanda is recognised for her strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, enabling her to effectively manage both internal teams and external relationships within the pharmaceutical sector.