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His role as CEO assists YES in collaborating with other industries and organisations to help create a better future for all South Africans.

Along with this, Naidoo has joined the National Planning Commission where he will work on the long-term plans to advance growth and development in South Africa.

Some of his successes prior to joining YES, include the establishment of the SA National Green Fund, being the manager of the multi-stakeholder 'Health Roadmap' that culminated in government's Aids turnaround strategy (which saw average life expectancy rise from 49 to 62 years), and the restructuring of the Unemployment Insurance Fund to include coverage for the first time for over 600,000 domestic workers.

Naidoo holds a master's degree from Harvard University.