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Melanie Smith
Director/Board Member at
SSE PLC
Net worth: 74 666 $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Melanie Jane Smith is the founder of Mokaraka Trust.
Ms. Smith is Chief Executive Officer at Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd since 2026.
Ms. Smith is Independent Non-Executive Director at SSE Plc since 2019.
Formerly, Ms. Smith was Chief Executive Officer & Director at Ocado Retail Ltd. from 2019 to 2022.
Ms. Smith was Strategy Director at Marks & Spencer Group Plc from 2017 to 2019.
Ms. Smith was Director-Marketing & Strategy at Bupa Worldwide Corp.
from 2013 to 2016.
Ms. Smith was Partner at McKinsey & Co., Inc. (United Kingdom) from 1997 to 2009.
Ms. Smith was Chief Executive Officer at The National Exhibition Centre Ltd. Ms. Smith was Deputy Chairman at Sadler's Wells Ltd. Ms. Smith was Trustee at Beat.
Ms. Smith was Chief Operating Officer at TalkTalk Group Ltd.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SSE PLC 0% | 2026-03-30 | 2,365 ( 0% ) | 74 666 $ | 2026-07-30 |
Melanie Smith active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SSE PLC | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
The Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd.
 The Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Owns theater and music venues | Chief Executive Officer | 2026-02-10 |
Former positions of Melanie Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Ocado Retail Ltd.
 Ocado Retail Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Retails groceries through online | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-08-30 |
| MARKS & SPENCER GROUP PLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2019-07-31 |
Bupa Worldwide Corp.
 Bupa Worldwide Corp. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance services | Sales & Marketing | 2016-04-30 |
McKinsey & Co., Inc. (United Kingdom)
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. (United Kingdom) Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-02-28 |
Experiences
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
63
1st degree connections
10
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Marks & Spencer Group Plc
 Marks & Spencer Group Plc Department StoresRetail Trade Retails clothes, food and home products | Retail Trade |
SSE Plc
 SSE Plc Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity and gas | Utilities |
The National Exhibition Centre Ltd.
 The National Exhibition Centre Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an exhibition center | Commercial Services |
The Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd.
The Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Owns theater and music venues | Consumer Services |
McKinsey & Co., Inc. (United Kingdom)
McKinsey & Co., Inc. (United Kingdom) Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services | Finance |
Beat
 Beat Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a charitable organization which provides online eating disorders related health care services | Miscellaneous |
Ocado Retail Ltd.
Ocado Retail Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Retails groceries through online | Retail Trade |
Bupa Worldwide Corp.
Bupa Worldwide Corp. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance services | Finance |
TalkTalk Group Ltd.
 TalkTalk Group Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as holding company whose subsidiaries provides telecommunication and management services | Communications |
Sadler's Wells Ltd.
 Sadler's Wells Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Engages in promoting commercial events as well as provides bar and catering services | Consumer Services |
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