Melissa Brown

Melissa Brown is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in financial management and accounting across various sectors. Currently serving as the Group Financial Controller at New Zealand Rugby since January 2023, Melissa has held significant roles such as Programme Director and Financial Controller at the Department of Corrections NZ from October 2019 to January 2023. Prior positions include strategic finance roles at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and financial accounting leadership at Porirua City Council and Wellington International Airport Limited. Melissa's career began as an Associate at Baker Tilly Staples Rodway, focusing on audit and internal control. Academic qualifications include a Chartered Accountant designation from the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants and a Bachelor of Accounting Sciences from UNISA.