Melanie Seymour, Global Head of Client Experience at BlackRock, and Senior Advisor to BlackRock’s Global Diversity Steering Committee and Women’s Initiative & Allies Network (WIN) has played a pivotal role in supporting DEI strategies both within BlackRock and the broader industry. In 2023, Melanie founded and chaired the UK DEI SteerCo to address feedback from Employee Opinion Surveys, which led to the extension of Parental Leave Coaching, Fertility Support, and implementing a Menopause strategy. Her “Why Not” initiative, launched in 2021, challenged unconscious bias in promotion practices, significantly increasing the representation of women at all levels. Her contributions include sponsorship, mentoring, industry advocacy, and supporting initiatives like Inspiring Girls through BlackRock’s Financial Inclusion Network.Melanie is also an Advisory Board Member of Women in Banking & Finance (WIBF) following her time as Vice President. She is actively involved in cross-sector research and advocating for and mentoring future women leaders.
