S06 E11 Navigating a Zig-Zag Career in Tech and Transformation with Melanie McGrory Director, EMEA Tech Amazon Web Services.

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Leadership Development | Executive Career Track | Career Pivot | AWS | 

In this Femme Lead episode, Melanie McGrory, Director of the EMEA Tech team at Amazon Web Services, shares her unique career journey spanning cybersecurity, defense, and tech leadership. 

Known for her “zig-zag” career path, Melanie discusses pivotal moments of risk-taking, overcoming challenges in male-dominated industries, and the evolving nature of leadership in today’s digital world.

Melanie and her team at AWS support digital native companies and enterprises by enabling digital transformation, innovation, and new customer experiences. With expertise across 175+ AWS services, including AI/ML, migration, security, and hybrid cloud, Melanie is a recognized leader in driving business outcomes through technology.

Before AWS, Melanie held leadership roles at HP and the UK Ministry of Defence, bringing two decades of experience in strategy, consulting, and general management across sectors such as travel, transport, logistics, and retail.

A STEM advocate and veteran charity participant, Melanie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Operational Research from the University of Cranfield. 

Tune in for career insights, leadership lessons, and practical advice for women forging paths in tech and beyond!

Follow Melanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-mcgrory-4684757/