Melanie Potter

Melanie Potter is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate at Lightsource bp since July 2023. Previously, Melanie held various positions at Global Innovation Fund from September 2017 to June 2023, including Senior Legal Counsel and Company Secretary, where responsibility included advising on corporate governance, charity law matters, and compliance. Early career roles encompassed legal counsel positions and governance-related duties, along with experience as a Trustee for Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust and Action Education Inc. Melanie has a solid educational background with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from Victoria University of Wellington, along with further legal qualifications from The College of Law and a Certificate in Aviation Law from The University of Auckland.