Melanie Simpson VP, Human Resources
Melanie Simpson is responsible for partnering to establish and drive Microsoft’s people priorities across Microsoft’s US subsidiary based in Bellevue WA. As a member of the extended HR Leadership team at Microsoft she plays a role in shaping Microsoft’s people agenda to support the business’ growth and culture objectives.
Melanie returned to Microsoft in February 2019 and had a number of Human Resource Leadership roles partnering with product and go to market teams across 2008-2016, most recently in 2019 she led the people priorities across the Cloud + Artificial Intelligence Platform, with a focus on the Business Applications Group as well as Global Development Centers in Boston, China, India and Israel.
Prior to returning to Microsoft, Melanie was the Group Executive People Experience Leader for ME Bank, a Digital Bank based in Melbourne Australia, and Executive Vice President Human Resources for Ellie Mae Inc, a Fintech based in California. In both these roles she was responsible for the People, Organizational and Culture strategy for these businesses partnering with the CEO and Senior Leadership Teams.
Melanie has also held HR leadership roles at GE based in Connecticut, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and Melbourne, where she drove engagement strategies, people and organizational strategies. She began her career in Engineering (Chemical) with GE Plastics in both manufacturing, supply chain and IT roles.
Melanie holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Hons), from The University of Melbourne and post graduate studies in Human Resources at Swinburne University, Melbourne.
