Melissa Hetherington

General Counsel - Strategy - Risk Management - ESG - M&A - Governance

Melissa Hetherington is a seasoned general counsel with over 18 years of experience in prestigious law firms and within major international financial institutions.

Specializing in managing and advising on intricate and multi-jurisdictional projects in dynamic settings, she is known for her strategic acumen, sound judgment, and knack for providing effective solutions.

Melissa is a strong advocate for diversity and boasts a successful history in global business, having resided and worked in key financial hubs like London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Paris, and Sydney.

Educationally, she pursued a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from The Australian National University.

Throughout her career, Melissa held pivotal roles including Chief Counsel, International at Marsh McLennan, Deputy General Counsel at Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc, Head of Corporate - Legal Department at Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc, AXA Group Legal - Strategic Projects at AXA, Goldman Sachs Legal where she served as a corporate/M&A lawyer supporting the Merchant Banking Division, AXA Group Legal in the M&A team, Managing Associate at Linklaters, and Associate at Blake Dawson.