Melissa Whiteaker

Melissa Whiteaker is a seasoned professional in global procurement and operations with extensive experience in project management and strategic sourcing. Currently serving as the Director of Global Procurement and Operations at Avid Technology, Melissa leads global travel management and vendor evaluation processes. Previous roles include Manager of Travel Technologies and Services at Siemens, where responsibilities encompassed strategic sourcing and business process enhancements, as well as Account Manager/Implementation and Project Manager at Amadeus, focusing on account management and customer relationship management. Early career experience includes serving as Director of Operations and Account Manager at WorldTravel BTI, overseeing operations for Turner Broadcasting/CNN. Melissa holds degrees in Business Administration, Global Leadership, and Information Technology Management from Georgia State University Perimeter College, The Wharton School, and Western Governors University, respectively.