Melanie as Co-Chair of the ShineLGBT+ Network has played a significant part in helping Fujitsu climb 66 places from 2018 to be awarded #34 in the Stonewall Top100 employer for 2019. This has Included improving support for trans employees, increasing visibility, senior leader engagement and empowering allies.  In December 2018 she was appointed as chair for the Fujitsu ShineLGBT+ network and is also growing the network across the organisation in EMEIA and wider.  Mel is also involved in a steering group to address faith\belief inclusion within Fujitsu too.

Mel has run a variety of local youth groups, amateur dramatics although her career was in technology, she is passionate about people and investing in them to achieve their potential. After a prolonged period in hospital her dad lost both legs because of  diabetes, Mel found a new appreciation of the struggles of disabled people and their carers.  Mel became actively involved in Fujitsu’s staff networks for cultural diversity, SEED (Support & Engage Employees with Disabilities), Shine LGBT+ and Women’s Business Network as an advocate to equality.

Mel lives up in Cumbria she loves her doggies, walking and drinking a nice cup of hot tea.