Teniel Pillai

Teniel Pillai is an experienced HR professional currently serving as Senior Lead People Business Partner EMEA at Medidata Solutions since October 2021. Prior to this role, Pillai worked at Encyclopaedia Britannica for over a decade, beginning as an HR Manager and advancing to HR Director - EMEA, where responsibilities included defining HR and operational strategies as a senior management team member. Earlier career experience includes serving as HR Executive at The Disabled Living Foundation, HR Supervisor at Color Glo International, and HR Supervisor at Michelle Footwear. Pillai holds membership with The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and has a Diploma in Business Management from DPG and a Foundation in Law from the University of South Africa.