News & Media
Melanie speaks regularly on emerging and critical board governance, risk and ESG topics. Her goal is to drive enhanced board effectiveness, as well as inspire a new generation of purpose-led, innovative and resilient leaders who are armed with the skills to deal with whatever business or market disruption comes along. Get in touch for keynote, speaking, moderation or facilitation inquiries.
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Popular Topics:
ESG | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) | Corporate Culture and Purpose | Climate Change | Resilient Organizations | Board Effectiveness | Digital Transformation & Cyber | Strategic Risk Management | Human Rights | Ethical Supply Chain | Effective Leadership |
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Upcoming & Recent
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SPRING 2022
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AAFA​ Annual Meeting
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​SEPTEMBER 2021:
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BOARDROOM BOUND PODCAST WITH ALEXANDER LOWRY on ESG and the Board
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AUGUST 2021:
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NACD EXPERT DIRECTOR BRIEFING, 'Changing Expectations: Reporting on Cyber-Risk Oversight to the SEC'
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JUNE 2021
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​NEW YORK CITY BAR ASSOCIATION, BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS WORKING GROUP, 'Strategies to Align Human Rights and the Environment: An Industry Perspective' (Panel)​
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CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY BUSINESS OFFICERS (CAUBO), ESG and Risk in the University Context​
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INSTITUTE OF CORPORATE DIRECTORS (ICD), Supply Chain and Third Party Risk Management - The Role of The Board
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Affiliations & Memberships
INSTITUTE OF CORPORATE DIRECTORS (ICD)
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE DIRECTORS (NACD) RISK ADVISORY COUNCIL
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DIGITAL DIRECTORS NETWORK (FACULTY)
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WORLD 50 (NEXT 50, FACULTY)
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RISK MANAGEMENT SOCIETY (RIMS)
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FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL (GUEST LECTURER)
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ONTARIO BAR ASSOCIATION
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ATHENA ALLIANCE
Select Media & Awards
WALL STREET JOURNAL
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WOMENSWEAR DAILY (WWD)
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RISK MANAGEMENT (RIMS) MAGAZINE
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CIO LEADERSHIP LIVE WITH MARYFRAN JOHNSON
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BOARDROOM BOUND PODCAST WITH ALEXANDER LOWRY
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WOMEN INC. 2019 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL CORPORATE DIRECTORS
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NY MOVES POWER WOMEN 2020
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FASHION4DEVELOPMENT LEADING LADY AWARD (2019)
Select Speaking Engagements
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM (DAVOS)
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THE CONFERENCE BOARD (CEB)
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COUNCIL OF FASHION DESIGNERS OF AMERICA (CFDA)
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FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (FIT)
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COUNCIL OF INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS (CII)
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AMERICAN APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION (AAFA)
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DIRECTORS AND CHIEF RISK OFFICERS GROUP (DCRO)
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