Melissa Howe

Melissa Howe recently assumed a leadership role in Elanco's global HR team, overseeing talent management and steering the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mission.

With over 22 years of experience in leadership roles in commercial and HR sectors, Melissa is known for her versatility, adeptness in team building, strategic planning, and execution in the veterinary pharmaceutical and agriculture industries.

Melissa has a track record of leading teams towards positive change through project management, people development, collaboration, and achieving fast results.

She has been specifically chosen to handle challenging situations, enhance existing programs, teams, and business channels.

Melissa also actively engages in mentoring within her organization and local community, aiming to nurture and empower future leaders and managers.

Beyond her professional commitments, Melissa is passionate about maintaining a healthy work-life balance. She is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor and is currently pursuing advanced certification to inspire growth within Elanco and her personal life.