Melonie Danford

Melonie Danford is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Vice President of Direct Lending at Fidelity Investments since September 2023. Melonie holds a position as Director of Investment Operations Strategy & Technology Implementation at Grandview Analytics since March 2022. Previously, Melonie was Managing Director at Z Capital Partners, L.L.C. from October 2006 to January 2020, overseeing investment operations, risk management, and structured products while enhancing proprietary trading and compliance platforms. Other notable positions include Director roles at Z Capital Group and Black Diamond Capital, focusing on operational streamlining and distressed debt negotiations. Early career experiences include positions in fixed income operations and treasury management at Strong Capital Management and Voya Investment Management, respectively.