Michelle Seed
About Michelle Seed
Michelle Seed is the Director of Delivery and Business Transformation at Condé Nast, where she has worked since 2018. With over 20 years of experience in managing large-scale initiatives, she has held various leadership roles in organizations such as KPMG, Pearson, and Financial Times.
Work at Condé Nast
Michelle Seed has been employed at Condé Nast since 2017, where she serves as the Global Programme Lead for digital transformation. In 2018, she took on the role of Director, Delivery and Business Transformation. Her responsibilities include overseeing large-scale initiatives and managing business transformations within the organization. Her tenure at Condé Nast spans over six years, during which she has contributed to the company's strategic planning and programme delivery.
Previous Employment History
Prior to her current role, Michelle Seed held various positions in notable organizations. She worked at KPMG UK from 1998 to 2000 in the Projects Office and later as an eCommerce Project and Change Manager in 2001. At Pearson, she served as VP of International Programmes from 2012 to 2013 and as VP of Programme Management from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she was the Programme Director for the Global Finance Programme at Pearson from 2009 to 2011. Her experience also includes roles at Chase, Financial Times, Penguin Random House UK, and Fletcher Building.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Seed studied at Massey University, where she earned a Bachelor of Technology-Bachelor of Engineering in Product Development from 1991 to 1995. She furthered her education at INSEAD, completing an Executive Masters in Consulting and Coaching for Change from 2014 to 2015. Her educational background supports her deep expertise in C-level stakeholder management, portfolio and PMO management, and strategic planning.
Industry Experience
With over 20 years of experience, Michelle Seed has significant expertise in leading and managing complex initiatives across various industries. Her professional background spans multi-channel media and publishing, education, consulting, and manufacturing. She has a proven track record in programme delivery and strategic planning, demonstrating her ability to navigate different business lines and stages of business maturity.