WUNDERMAN THOMPSON
Mel Edwards Global CEO CONNECT Mel Edwards is the Global CEO of the Wunderman Thompson network, and oversees its 20,000 employees across 90 markets, including creatives, data scientists, technologists, and storytellers. Bringing together innovation, technology, social purpose and equality, Mel believes that brands today have unique capabilities to help make the world a better place. She’s passionate about building diverse teams and giving people the confidence to be their authentic selves – that’s how you create outstanding ideas and make a positive impact on society. Under Mel’s leadership, Wunderman Thompson has become one of the most awarded networks for creativity and innovation, including prestigious Cannes Lions Grand Prix awards in 2021, 2022 and 2023. The network has been named by Contagious as one of the ‘Best and Bravest Agencies on the Planet’, and in 2023 was crowned Campaign’s ‘Global Integrated Network of the Year’ and named as a ‘Standout’ agency on Ad Age’s A-List. Mel ...