KLA
Samantha Payne is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in insights and project management across various sectors. Currently serving as the Head of Insights at KLA since June 2024, Samantha previously held significant roles at Ipsos South Africa, including Qualitative Service Line Lead and Business Development Manager, where a strong emphasis was placed on understanding markets and consumer behavior. Earlier positions include Project Manager at the University of Cape Town's Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing, focusing on South African consumer insights, and project management roles at the Environmental and Sustainable Development Programme and the UN Environment Programme, where contributions to sustainable development were coordinated. Samantha holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Cape Town.
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KLA
At KLA, we get it. We’re a full-service market research agency known for taking on clients’ challenges and working alongside them to find solutions. We get that marketing strategy, brand consulting and UX are part of the picture. That performance, bottom lines and results matter. That the world is complex and competitive. And that distillation is as important as interpretation. We get that there’s something bigger than data; that designing smart research means asking the right questions, in order to see the world through a different lens. We get that meaningful work comes from authentic connections, and that partnership is the bridge between goals and successes. We get to the bottom of what people really think. And why. We get perspective. And when your businesses need intelligence that moves the needle, at KLA, we get it.