Melissa is the CEO & Co-Founder of Sitehop, and leads the development and scaling of high-speed, post-quantum encryption hardware and securing data-in-motion without compromising performance. With a background in hardware engineering, Melissa specialises in designing, manufacturing, and scaling deep tech products from concept to market.

Passionate about solving complex problems through engineering and advocating for women in STEM, Melissa has seen firsthand the impact of diverse technological perspectives. A proud member of Cyber Runway Ignite and the Women's Engineering Society, Melissa was honored to be recognised as Startup Magazine’s 2023 Inspirational Woman in Industry and 2024’s Most Inspiring Woman in Cyber, as well as leading Sitehop's win in the recent ClimbUK Awards with Cyber Security Innovation of the Year 2025.

Melissa is currently expanding Sitehop’s global footprint across the UK, USA, and Brazil and working with enterprises, the public sector and partners to build the networks of the future.