Melissa is a transformation leader and business consultant, with over 20 years driving change across the media and broadcasting industry. Melissa has worked extensively with many of the industry’s most influential organisations, including Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney, Sky, Ericsson, Deluxe, Red Bee Media, ITV, BBC, and Channel 4, analysing business challenges, shaping and delivering new operating models, leading major technology programmes and driving change.

Her background spans the full media supply chain, from commissioning and content operations through to linear and digital distribution. Melissa has strong interests in the future of media organisations: consumer behaviour, technology innovation, the skills pipeline and mentorship, supporting Rise, Rise Academy and the Global Media and Entertainment Manifesto.