CEO Today - USA Awards 2024

www.wexinc.com With an outstanding track record of performance and growth, Melissa’s leadership and cultural values are informed from growing up on a farm in a town with a population of approximately 400. Known for her bold but measured decision-making, Melissa has integrated cutting-edge technologies and functionality into WEX’s product mix, from artificial intelligence to electric vehicle (EV) payments, as WEX has become a robust global commerce engine. Melissa’s insights have been featured by news outlets such as Bloomberg, CNBC, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal and via speaking engagements with the Women in Payments Symposium and The FORTUNE CEO Initiative. Melissa ranked #12 on the 2023 Boston Globe’s Tech Power Players 50 list, with leaders from DraftKings, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, The Engine, HubSpot, Wayfair, and Amazon Robotics. Melissa serves on the board of directors for Equifax (NYSE: EFX) and carries her “win-win” ethos into community service, currently on the volunteer board for MaineHealth and previously on the volunteer board for the Center for Grieving Children. She has also been active with the United Way and recently envisioned the development of little free libraries for elementary students. USA AWARDS 2024 - CEO TODAY - - 70 -

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