Melanie Punch

Melanie Punch is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in human resources, talent acquisition, and organizational leadership. She currently serves as a Board Advisor at Chapter 2, a company focused on talent acquisition and building scalable talent ecosystems.12

Career Highlights

Current Role: Melanie is the General Manager/COO - People & Organisation at Investec, a position she has held since October 2022. In this role, she is responsible for:

• Implementing next-generation people practices
• Managing strategic change initiatives
• Delivering exceptional people experiences
• Leading cross-geography international teams
• Overseeing People Governance and M&A activities2

Previous Positions:

• Head of Careers at Investec (September 2017 - October 2022)
• Head of Talent at Tandem Money (June 2015 - July 2017)
• Global Resourcing and Recruitment Manager at Capco (May 2007 - November 2010)
• Resourcing Consultant at Capital Consulting (June 2005 - May 2007)
• Recruitment Consultant at EMR (November 2003 - June 2005)2

Expertise and Skills

Melanie's background demonstrates a strong focus on:

• Strategic HR leadership
• Talent acquisition and management
• Organizational development
• Change management
• People governance
• M&A activities from an HR perspective

Her experience spans various industries, including financial services, technology, and retail, giving her a broad perspective on talent management and organizational development.2

Education and Certifications

Melanie has recently completed a certification in "Strategic Thinking for the CXO" from Emeritus, issued in April 2023.2

As a Board Advisor at Chapter 2, Melanie likely contributes her extensive experience in HR and talent management to help guide the company's strategic direction and growth in the talent acquisition space.12