Melanie Hui

Biography

Melanie is Vice President, Asia at Luminate. Luminate is a global foundation working to ensure that people — especially those who are underrepresented — have the information, rights and power to influence the decisions that shape society. In her role, Melanie leads Luminate’s work in Asia and serves on the Leadership Team.

She was previously Vice President of the Chandler Foundation, where she led the organisation from its inception and developed its grant-making strategy. Prior to this, Melanie was Vice President at the Clermont Group and managed corporate communications for the multibillion-dollar investment firm.

Her previous experience also includes leading the CleanWater Foundation, where she launched a safe water micro-franchise serving rural communities in Bangladesh. She started her career in external affairs at the World Bank, and served as the Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of the Asian University for Women Support Foundation.