Melissa Vandersay

Melissa Vandersay is an experienced professional in the field of loyalty partnerships, currently serving as the Head of Loyalty Partnerships at Qatar Airways since September 2023. Prior to this role, Melissa spent nearly two decades at Etihad, where responsibilities spanned various leadership positions, including Lead of Strategic Partnerships and Lead of Financial Partnerships, focusing on retail, lifestyle, points exchange, and sustainable partnerships. Earlier career roles included Manager of Key Account Partnerships and Senior Officer for Loyalty Programmes. Melissa holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Management from Geneva Business School and is also a Certified ROI Marketer through Fournaise.