Melissa Fernandez

Melissa Fernandez serves as the Sr. Director and Head of Global Enterprise Architecture at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. since January 2023, where significant financial savings were achieved through technology rationalization and AI technology utilization. Prior to this role, Melissa held the position of Head of Global Data Strategy and Transformation at Takeda from June 2019 to February 2023, driving global innovation in data strategy and successfully monetizing a substantial portion of organizational data. Additional experience includes leadership roles in data strategy and governance at Biogen, Korn Ferry, HD Supply, and NuVasive, with a focus on data compliance, security, and the development of best practices in information governance. Melissa's educational credentials include advanced sessions at Harvard Business School and a Doctor of Law degree from Purdue University.