Melanie is a senior executive with extensive international experience in the private and public sectors. She has a proven track record of over 20 years identifying and selecting interdisciplinary, diverse leadership talent. She is a trusted advisor to cross-sector decision-makers and has cultivated and built long-lasting stakeholder relationships. She served as a board member with the British-American Drama Academy and also as a lay judge representing civil society in criminal proceedings. She is an accredited mediator and an experienced public speaker and facilitator.