Melinda Fried

Melinda Fried has extensive experience in corporate communications and marketing. Melinda currently holds the position of Head of Corporate Communications at E.L.F. Beauty since March 2020. Prior to that, they worked at Discovery Inc as a Corporate Communications professional from November 2018 to February 2020. Melinda also had substantial experience at Pernod Ricard, where they served as the Director of Corporate Communications from June 2012 to February 2018. During their time at Pernod Ricard, they implemented innovative internal communications strategies, managed various communication channels, and played a key role in promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization. Before Pernod Ricard, Melinda worked as the Director of Corporate Communications at L'Oreal USA from December 2009 to July 2012, where they were responsible for developing strategies for digital media initiatives, crisis management, and media relations. Prior to that, they held positions at L'Oréal and Little Black Dress, gaining experience in corporate communications and event planning. Melinda began their career at Maybelline - Garnier as an Assistant Manager of Integrated Communications/Marketing and at Publicis as a Marketing Program Planner.

Melinda Fried has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Delaware, which they obtained from 1996 to 2000. Melinda also holds a Master's of Professional Studies degree in Cosmetics & Fragrances Marketing & Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology, which they obtained from 2007 to 2009. In addition, they completed executive education courses in Organizational Leadership and Marketing from Babson College between 2012 and 2015. Melinda also participated in an executive education course called "Mixers" Leadership Course at INSEAD (Pernod Ricard University) in 2016. No information is available about their high school education at Watkins Mill High.