As a would-be chemical engineer, Aneshree Naidoo is obsessed with understanding how things work across all dimensions. Consequently, in every role she has held, she asks plenty of questions to understand why things are the way they are and analyses impact of options and decisions in detail. This approach has its dangers; at a previous employer, she kept questioning suspicious activities and behaviours, which led to death threats—an experience she counts as one of the lows of her career.
In an exciting development, Lactalis South Africa has announced the appointment of Kalnisha Naidoo as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 2024. Kalnisha brings over a decade of extensive experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry to the role, highlighting her strong track record in financial leadership and strategic management.
Out of the numerous CFOs I’ve interviewed, Sharon Naidoo stands out as exceptionally cool. Our brunch appointment begins with her arrival in a stylish AUDI bearing the personalised license plate MADHIR8 – GP (for those unfamiliar with ‘madhir,’ consulting an Indian friend would illuminate its meaning).
