ABOUT…
With over 20 years of People experience, Mechelle serves as the Chief People Client Officer within WPP for WPP Open X where she leads the charge in cultivating a culture of innovation, inclusion, and growth for all talent supporting WPP Open X. A seasoned people strategist, Mechelle is deeply passionate about understanding people—their motivations, behaviors, and potential—and aligning organizational goals with people-centric initiatives to drive both employee engagement and business success.
Mechelle has built a career around blending insights into human behavior with strategic leadership. This passion has been central to her work, whether designing programs that inspire creativity or fostering environments that empower individuals to thrive both professionally and personally.
Throughout their career, Mechelle has played a pivotal role in transforming workplaces into thriving ecosystems. From spearheading diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to implementing cutting-edge talent acquisition and retention strategies, Mechelle has consistently delivered results that enhance employee satisfaction and organizational performance.
Before joining WPP, Mechelle held leadership roles within various industries including EdTech, Marketing, Advertising and Media where she oversaw initiatives such as scaling rapid headcount growth, large-scale restructuring, M&As, leadership development, and the design of future-forward HR technologies. Their efforts contributed to notable achievements, including increase in employee engagement and earning “Best Place to Work” awards.
A trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, Mechelle combines her deep understanding of the fast-paced advertising world with a people-first approach to drive business outcomes. She is known for fostering environments where creativity and collaboration flourish, empowering teams to perform at their best.
Outside of work, Mechelle continues to explore her love for people through mentoring aspiring HR professionals, advocating for mental health awareness, and building connections that inspire growth. When not shaping the future of work, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, visiting museums and volunteering with local youth focused nonprofits.
InterestS
creative writing
traveling
interior design
indie films
museums
music - all kinds
psychology
volunteering (tutoring)