Experience

Novigi

• Australia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Of Staff

  • Jul 2021 - Present

• Partner, Head of Corporate Services

  • Nov 2016 - Jul 2021

  At Novigi, Melissa is responsible for the execution of Novigi’s strategy. Melissa oversees the implementation of best practice methodologies; the capability development of people in the continuously evolving digital space; and that the processes and systems are designed to ensure the delivery of exceptional service to Novigi’s clients.



Rice Warner

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy CEO

  • May 2012 - Jun 2016

  As Deputy CEO, Melissa was responsible for driving the strategic direction of the business and developing and implementing its brand and marketing strategy. Melissa was also on the Board of Rice Warner.Melissa has a particular interest in improving retirement savings for females and is a leading commentator on this important and complex issue. She is passionate about working with clients on their engagement strategy for females and believes we all have a role to play in helping females to improve their retirement savings outcomes.Melissa championed Rice Warner’s ‘Valuing Females’ package that was launched in July 2013. The package seeks to improve retirement adequacy for female staff at Rice Warner. The initiative and Melissa’s ongoing work on female retirement adequacy saw her nominated as a finalist in the Diversity category of the 2013 AFR/Westpac 100 Women of Influence awards.

• General Manager

  • Apr 2006 - Apr 2012

  As General Manager at Rice Warner, Melissa developed a robust operational framework with appropriate systems and processes to support the growth and evolution of the business. She managed several core functions including Human Resources, IT, Finance and Marketing.

• Marketing Manager

  • May 2001 - Mar 2006

  Melissa established a marketing function at Rice Warner to promote its products and services. She was responsible for the development of the marketing strategy, development of all collateral, event management, market research, media/PR, and sales campaign management.



Reinsurance Australia Corporation (ReAC)

• Assistant Underwriter

  • Dec 1996 - Apr 2001