Melissa joined Healthcomms in 2012 and has more than a decade of experience in healthcare public affairs, policy and market access. Over the course of her career, she has developed extensive expertise in delivering strategic communications and policy campaigns that drive meaningful change across the healthcare sector.

As Board Director and Deputy Managing Director of PLMR Healthcomms, Melissa leads a number of high-profile client accounts, providing senior strategic counsel and overseeing the development and delivery of impactful campaigns. She works closely with coalitions, charities and industry organisations, and has longstanding experience supporting both the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) and the Medical Technology Group. Melissa has a strong track record of helping clients achieve their objectives through effective stakeholder engagement, policy influence and communications strategies.

Melissa has been part of the senior leadership team at PLMR Healthcomms for many years, playing a key role in the agency’s growth and development. She joined the business following her studies at Durham University and also serves as a Trustee on a charity board.