Melissa Drayton

Melissa Drayton has extensive experience in marketing and communications. Melissa is currently the Marketing and Communications Director at CIBSE since 2023. Previously, they worked at RICS from 2009 to 2023, where they held various roles including Global Head of Marketing and Head of Marketing (UK). Melissa also served as the Interim Head of Marketing - Commercial Products and Marketing Manager during their time at RICS. Before RICS, Melissa worked at Wolters Kluwer from 2007 to 2009, where they held the positions of Campaign Manager and Marketing Executive. Melissa started their career as a Marketing Assistant at Bausch & Lomb in 2006.

Melissa Drayton completed their education in a chronological order. From 1995 to 2002, they attended Elliott School where they obtained their A Levels in Maths, History, and French. Following this, they went on to enroll in the University of Brighton from 2002 to 2006, where they earned a BA (Hons) degree in Travel Management, graduating with first-class honors. In addition to their degree, Melissa also obtained a Diploma in Marketing, known as MCIM, in 2006. Later, in 2010, they achieved the APMG - PRINCE2 Practitioner certification. The institutions from which they obtained their certifications are not provided.