Samantha Payne is an accomplished executive and solid team leader with a broad range of skills and international experience in market research, training and development, and client services. She has managed multiple projects with various stakeholders worldwide, delivered on tight timelines, and on budget. Payne is a strategic thinker who is skilled at finding and creating partnerships that add value and deliver results. Her exceptional ability to identify, hire, develop, support, and motivate skilled professionals has allowed her to build and maintain high-performing teams. With a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Cape Town, Payne has held various managerial positions over the years, including but not limited to Project Manager at the University of Cape Town and UN Environment Programme and Business Development Manager and Account Manager at Ipsos. Currently, Payne serves as Client Director at Ipsos.