Melissa Stone
About Melissa Stone
Melissa Stone serves as the Partner and Director of Development and Operations for the North American CEO Practice at Spencer Stuart, a position she has held since 2021. With a background that includes significant roles at McKinsey & Company and ESI International, she has extensive experience in professional development and operations.
Work at Spencer Stuart
Melissa Stone serves as Partner and Director of Development and Operations for the North American CEO Practice at Spencer Stuart. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the firm's leadership in executive search and consulting. Prior to her current role, she was the Director of Development and Operations for the North American Board and CEO Practice at Spencer Stuart from 2011 to 2021. Her extensive experience in this organization highlights her expertise in executive recruitment and organizational development.
Previous Experience at McKinsey & Company
Melissa Stone has a significant history with McKinsey & Company, where she worked in various managerial roles. From 2002 to 2008, she was the Manager of Professional Development and Human Resources, focusing on talent development within the firm. In 2011, she briefly served as Manager of Professional Development for the Global Social Sector Office. Additionally, she worked as Manager of Professional Development and Recruiting from 2008 to 2010, enhancing the firm's recruitment strategies in the Greater Boston Area.
Background in Event Management
Before her tenure at McKinsey & Company, Melissa Stone worked at ESI International as the Manager of Conferences and Trade Shows from 1994 to 1996. In this role, she was responsible for organizing and managing various industry events, which contributed to her skills in operations and event management. This early experience laid a foundation for her later roles in development and operations.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Stone earned her Bachelor's degree in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia, where she studied from 1988 to 1992. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in international relations and policy, which complements her professional expertise in development and operations within executive search and consulting.