Melissa Thompson

Melissa Thompson is a global Talent Acquisition executive with a proven record of transforming recruiting organizations to deliver high-impact business results. As Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Ford Motor Company, she leads strategy, operations, analytics, and inclusive team development to attract diverse top talent. She brings executive leadership experience across Ford, Nielsen, McGraw-Hill Education, and consulting, with expertise in employer branding, process redesign, candidate experience, and data-driven recruiting innovation.