Melanie Richards
About Melanie Richards
Melanie Richards is a Lead Product Manager who specializes in aligning customer discovery with data analysis to develop product vision and strategy. With extensive experience at companies like Microsoft, Netlify, and Webflow, she aims to empower teams to create effective web experiences.
Current Role at Webflow
Melanie Richards serves as the Lead Product Manager at Webflow, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she combines customer discovery with data inquiry to develop a comprehensive product vision and strategy. Her focus is on driving business outcomes by addressing key customer opportunities, ensuring that the products align with user needs and market demands.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to her role at Webflow, Melanie held various positions in product management. She worked at Netlify as a Senior Product Manager from 2021 to 2023 and as a Staff Product Manager from 2023 to 2024. Her experience at Microsoft included roles as a Senior Program Manager and Program Manager II from 2015 to 2021, where she contributed to product development and management strategies.
Design and Development Background
Melanie's career began in web design and development. She worked at Grooveshark as a Web Designer and Front-end Developer from 2010 to 2011, and at Fuzzco as a Senior Web Designer from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she gained early experience as a Design Intern at the University of Florida's School of Art and Art History from 2009 to 2010.
Educational Qualifications
Melanie Richards studied at the University of Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2011. Her educational background also includes attending Melbourne High School, where she completed her high school education from 2004 to 2007.
Core Mission and Focus
Melanie has a core personal mission centered on enabling teams to create impactful and successful web experiences. This mission drives her work in product management and design, where she emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs and leveraging data to inform product strategies.