Melissa Anderson

Melissa Anderson serves as the Managing Editor of Agenda at the Financial Times since August 2013, overseeing a twice-weekly publication for corporate board directors and driving significant traffic growth. Responsibilities include editing and writing articles on critical topics such as CEO pay and ESG, launching a successful coronavirus newsletter, and transitioning the publication to a digital-first approach. Prior roles at the Financial Times included Associate Editor and Reporter, where research on corporate boards and regulatory issues was conducted. Previous experience includes editing and community management at The Glass Hammer, where readership growth was tripled, and head of research at Evolved Employer. Melissa holds a Master of Arts in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University and a BA in Anthropology from William & Mary.