Melissa Reynolds

CEO. Non Executive Director.

Greater Melbourne Area

About

I am a proven CEO and Non Executive Director with experience in a diverse range of private (listed and unlisted) and public sector companies in financial services, energy, education and philanthropy. I bring deep expertise in strategic and operational leadership and digital transformation across a spectrum of different scale businesses including leading teams of 150 to 6,5000 people and revenue lines from $100m to $8bn. My empathy for better client outcomes guides my leadership ethos and inspires deeper meaning and purpose in the organisations I serve to deliver growth and achieve successful business results.

Experience

  • State Trustees (Full-time · 4 yrs)
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    • Executive General Manager, Trustee Services
      Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

      State Trustees is a state owned government company providing administration, trustee and estate related services. As EGM Trustee Services, I am responsible for Brand and Marketing, Deceased Estates, Personal trusts, Charitable trusts, Powers of attorney and Will preparation as well as government partnerships including Solar Homes and VCAT examinations.

  • Council Member at Genazzano FCJ College
    Aug 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Nurtured in the Catholic faith and the principles of the Faithful Companions of Jesus, Genazzano FCJ College is a school where young women learn to lead and inspire others, embrace life and go confidently into the world. Genazzano is a vibrant, energetic community that seeks to positively influence all aspects of a student’s development. At Genazzano, learning and wellbeing go hand in hand.

  • Director at Colonial Foundation
    Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

    Colonial Foundation is committed to engendering positive social change in Australia by partnering with and assisting organisations that empower Australians to achieve the most out of life and develop a healthier, more innovative and more creative society.

  • Director, Chair of Technology and Innovation Committee, Member Risk and Compliance Committee at Teachers Mutual Bank Limited
    Sep 2020 - Sep 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    Teachers Mutual Bank Limited is one of the largest customer owned banks in Australia with more than 200,000 members and over $8 billion in assets. We have four divisions: Firefighters Mutual Bank, Health Professionals Bank, Teachers Mutual Bank and UniBank.

  • Director at Deep Brain Stimulation Technologies Pty Ltd
    Jul 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs

    Deep Brain Stimulation Technologies Pty Ltd is a company developing medical devices to enhance Deep Brain Stimulation to make a major impact on the quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease and other conditions.