Melynie is a global marketing expert with experience covering ad agency, media and ad tech. She joins Crimtan from Reuters where she successfully led the Japan advertising business, named 2022 Rookie of the Year. Prior, she was a global media planner at a major ad agency for 5 years. With an unwavering mission to amplify Japan globally, she supports government, tourism and BtoB campaigns.

Melynie is also passionate about U.S.-Japan relations and nurturing next-generation leaders, serving as the co-chair of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan's Young Professionals Forum as well as co-chair of the U.S.-Japan Council Japan region.