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Melissa Reed

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Managing Partner, Global Consumer, Digital & Retail at H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC)
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Melissa Reed is a Managing Partner at H. I. Executive Consulting, leading the Global Consumer, Digital & Retail practice. With over 20 years of experience, she places transformational C-suite and board-level executives into leading international companies. Melissas background includes academic studies in English, History of Art, and Law.

Melissa is deeply engaged in the luxury goods sector, demonstrated by her firms partnership with Walpole, the official body for British luxury brands. She is a published writer on leadership topics, including C-suite changes and the advancement of women in business, and actively fosters executive communities.

Unique fact: Before entering executive search, Melissa gained direct industry experience as the Head of HR for an international retailer.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Managing Partner, Global Consumer, Digital & Retail
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Melissa shows up

Fair-minded
Good Listener
Appreciative

They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.

Priorities

Topics Melissa cares about

Executive Recruitment
Specializes in placing board, CEO, and senior-level executives globally, with a focus on retail, digital, and consumer sectors.
British Luxury
Actively involved with Walpole, the UK's luxury sector body, reflecting a professional focus and personal interest in the industry.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Managing Partner, Global Consumer, Digital & Retail
H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC)
5-2018 - 1-2022
Partner, Retail & Consumer
H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC)
7-2015 - 5-2018
Principal
Korn Ferry
5-2012 - 7-2015
Director Retail & Consumer
CTPartners
9-2000 - 11-2004
Consultant
Alexander Hughes
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
BA Hons English & History of Art
UCL
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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