Melissa Crawford

Melissa Crawford is a leading Expert in the Future of work. With a rare skillset crossing both people and technology.

Her earlier career has included senior roles across NZ's largest organisations crossing a variety of industries including Tech, Airline, Banking, FMCG, Retail, Education and Energy. Melissa has two technology degrees and loves being at the cutting edge including becoming NZ’s first Certified Metaverse Expert and holding a place on the World Metaverse Council. Melissa is also passionate about People and organisational Psychology and caring for the heart of people. Melissa was the winner of the HRNZ Leadership Award and the overall Winner of HRNZ HR Person of the Year 2022 as well as a winner on the HRD Hotlist for 2023 & 2024.

Melissa is the Director of Tech with Heart where she helps companies with their future strategies, holds a place on a number of boards across NZ and the USA and is a sought-after global keynote speaker. Her passion is sharing her knowledge with Learning curious people and working on strategic projects to help shape a better future.