Mel Abreu

Mel Abreu is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in the biotechnology industry, currently serving as Senior Director of Marketing at Genentech since August 2021. Abreu's career at Genentech spans nearly a decade, having previously held positions including Director & US Lead for Herceptin Marketing, Group Manager for the HER2 Breast Cancer Franchise, and Senior Product Manager for the same franchise. Prior experience includes consulting for healthcare clients at ZS Associates and conducting HIV research at UCSF. Abreu holds a B.A. in Human Biology from Stanford University and a Certificate in Business Excellence from Columbia Business School, earned through the Genentech Leadership for Executive Advancement and Development program.