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Dr. Heather Melville

Stork & May

Heather has over 40 years’ experience across financial, professional and technology services, with expertise in international trade, entrepreneurship and corporate banking. A recognised business thought leader and innovator, she has a strong track record of building high performing, diverse teams and advising FTSE CEOs across multiple sectors.

A partner at Stork & May, Heather has addressed C-suite leaders, global business audiences, senates and royalty worldwide. She’s been named on the Black Powerlist as one of the UK’s 100 most influential Black people and is a member of the Executive Leadership Council. She also serves as Management Committee Member of WIBF and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

Awarded an OBE in 2017 for services to banking and financial services, Heather was appointed Chancellor of the University of York in 2022.

Dr Heather Melville