Melissa K. Montes is Vice President of Airport Experience News (AXN) and Womenswear in Nevada (WWIN), where she leads the strategic direction and growth of both portfolios. She oversees teams that deliver best-in-class events and media platforms for the airport concessions and fashion industries.

She also leads Clarion Events North America's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) strategy, partnering with executive leadership to implement measurable initiatives that foster an inclusive, purpose-driven culture. Melissa holds DEI certifications from Northwestern University and Cornell University and is widely recognized for her ability to align commercial growth with values-driven leadership.