Melissa Hartley

Melissa Hartley currently serves as the Global Strategic Marketing Director at Vantage Specialty Chemicals, where responsibilities include establishing the brand voice for Vantage Food, managing the innovation product pipeline, and driving successful business development initiatives. Prior to this role, Melissa held several positions at McCormick FONA, including Sr. Market Manager for Pet Care & Savory, where leadership in business development and product innovation was demonstrated. Additional experience includes project and product management roles at Nestlé, focusing on innovation and commercialization for major brands. Melissa's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology from Virginia Tech and completion of a Strategy & Leadership Course at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.