Penny Naidu

Penny Naidu is an experienced professional in data sciences and information services, currently serving as a Senior Planner at MMR Research Worldwide since June 2021. Prior to this role, Penny held the position of Finance Administrator at Lifeline Durban from December 2020 to June 2021. A significant part of Penny's career was spent at Kantar from 2011 to July 2020, where roles included Information Services Senior Analyst and Project Manager/Quality Manager, focusing on staff coaching and ISO certification audits. Earlier experience includes serving as Information Services Project Manager and Senior Research Programmer at Research International from 1996 to 2011, managing project budgets and staff mentoring. Educational qualifications include a BS in information systems and psychology from the University of South Africa, completed between 1987 and 1997, and a matriculation exemption from Witteklip Secondary obtained in 1981.