Melanie Doychak Myers '11
Title: Director of Procurement Strategy, Nestle USA
Dept/Program: Department of Economics Advisory Board
Professional & Academic Experience
Melanie Myers is the Director of Procurement Strategy at Nestlé USA and has been an active member of The University of Akron Economics Advisory Board since 2021.
In her current role, she drives creation and execution of strategies for over $7B in spend, fosters collaboration and connection across the global procurement organization and leads key initiatives to enhance procurement capabilities. Melanie joined Nestle in 2016 and, prior to her current role, was the Director of Business Strategy for the $2B Meals Division, where she generated $100M in new licensing businesses. Before joining Nestlé, Melanie worked in New York City as a finance business partner at Burberry and Liz Claiborne brands.
Melanie holds a bachelor’s degree in Corporate Finance and Economics from The University of Akron. She is a Cleveland native and currently resides in Hudson, OH, with her husband and son. She enjoys being outdoors and active, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.