Melissa Brotz

Melissa Brotz is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Abbott. Melissa has over 20 years of experience in public relations, with a focus on the health care industry. Melissa has a proven track record of successful business development and media relations. Melissa is a strategic thinker who is able to create and execute public relations programs that achieve results.

Melissa Brotz graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University. Melissa also double majored in Political Science while at Northwestern.

Some direct reports include Simon Goldberg - Senior Director, Global Digital Marketing, Conor Cronin - VP, Marketing & Commercial Ops EMEA, Cardiometabolic, and Chris Miller - Divisional VP, Global Brand Strategy & Innovation. Melissa Brotz reports to Robert B. Ford, President & CEO. Melissa Brotz works with John F. Ginascol - EVP, Core Diagnostics, Mary K. Moreland - EVP, Human Resources, and Hubert L. Allen - EVP, General Counsel & Secretary.