Samantha Payne

Samantha Payne is an experienced professional currently serving as the Head of Insights at KLA since June 2024. Previously, Samantha held various positions at Ipsos from November 2013, including Business Development Manager, Client Director, and Account Manager Innovation, focusing on delivering complex information and analysis to enhance client decision-making. Additionally, Samantha led the Qualitative Service Line at Ipsos South Africa from June 2021 to June 2024. Earlier career highlights include Project Manager roles at the University of Cape Town's Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing and the Environmental and Sustainable Development Programme, as well as a Project Delivery Manager position at the UN Environment Programme in 2002. Samantha holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Cape Town.