With a background in fashion, marketing and business, Melissa began her career in retail, gaining valuable experience in commercial strategy and team leadership. After moving to Sydney, she worked with top advertising and branding agencies, collaborating with creative leaders and discovering her passion for connecting talent with the right opportunities.
On returning to London, co-founding Mavis was the natural next step. Over the past 12+ years, she has built a reputation for forming deep, strategic partnerships with product, design and tech businesses, ranging from startups and scale-ups to global brands. Melissa takes pride in being an extension of her clients’ teams, helping them structure and scale with the right leadership talent.
Passionate about people, culture and industry innovation, she thrives on understanding what drives creative and product teams, ensuring every placement is not just about skills but also about long-term impact. Known for her human-first approach, she provides discreet career guidance to senior talent, helping them navigate growth, leadership and salary alignment.
An advocate for diversity in leadership, Melissa is committed to making the industry more inclusive, supporting underrepresented talent and helping more women step into senior roles.
Expertise: Leadership | Product | Design | Strategy | Growth
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