Background

My experience spans 18 years, starting in digital advertising in New York and then London across multiple industries (Telco, Pharma, Tech, CPG, Banking, Energy, Beauty & Retail). An alumni of WPP, I have worked at Wunderman, Young & Rubicam in NYC and Ogilvy, J. Walter Thompson in London.

After 9 years at WPP advertising agencies, I was recruited by Microsoft to head up the WPP global digital advertising business. Shortly after I joined Avon Cosmetics Ltd., as Head of Digital, focusing on digital transformation, launching augmented reality, app and web platforms.

Last but not least, I am passionately committed to making a difference in the world; a founding member of MarketingKind and an animal rescue advocate; @fortheloveofhd

Past and Present

B2C and B2B

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Testimonials

“During her time as a Multinational Account Director, Melis was adept at navigating multiple products, platforms and teams. She has a strong work ethic and kept efforts high when the going got tough whilst being at ease working with & getting the best from her internal stakeholders in order to deliver optimal solutions to her partners.. brings a valuable perspective of the creative industry and gets what brands are trying to achieve across the wider marketing mix.” 

James Gill, Senior Director, LinkedIn

 


"I have had the pleasure of knowing Melis for over 15 years. Melis is a seasoned, digital-first, global marketing executive. She has worked on the client and agency side in New York, Istanbul, and London. She comes highly recommended."

Jatinder Singh, Global Chief Marketing Sciences Officer, Omnicom Precision Marketing Group

 

“Melis and I worked together at Dare, focusing on growing the Barclays digital business. Her experience and knowledge in digital marketing strategy is impressive; from website build, SEO best practice, content mapping to digital creative advertising, she has a vast amount of experience. Having started working in digital advertising in 2002, she has seen the industry develop and will be a great addition to your team.”

Suzana Gulin-Warren, Business Director, Publicis Sapient

“I just had to recommend Melis because she is so very good at what she does - she is one of those good people you meet who stand out on quality and everything interpersonal...She is so professional and on it, not just reliable but proactive too.”

Stuart Wilson, Creative Director