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Abi joined the team in November and has a strong background in managing programmes and building partnerships across diverse sectors. With experience in delivering complex projects and driving collaboration. Abi is passionate about connecting organisations and supporting initiatives that create impact across the Midlands.
Melanie Davidson is Chief Executive Officer of Medilink Midlands, the unified voice of the life sciences and medtech sector across the Midlands and East of England. She leads the organisation’s mission to help companies innovate, scale, and succeed by strengthening regional collaboration and driving industry, academic, and clinical connectivity.
Melanie also serves as Executive Lead for the West Midlands Health Technologies Cluster (WMHTC), where she plays a central role in shaping a joined-up regional strategy to accelerate healthtech innovation and boost the Midlands’ visibility on the national and global stage.
Over her fifteen years with Medilink Midlands, Melanie has progressed from Innovation Project Manager to COO and now CEO. She has been instrumental in bringing together Medilink West Midlands and Medilink East Midlands into a single organisation, and in guiding significant funding programmes that enhance the region’s innovation ecosystem.
With a background spanning industrial research, business and economic development, and international investment – gained through roles at emda, bioKneX, and West Pharmaceutical Services, Melanie brings deep sector insight and strategic focus to her leadership. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Animal Science from the University of Nottingham.
The Medilink Midlands Awards are now open, celebrating outstanding innovation across the region’s medtech and life sciences sector.
With 10 categories to enter, now’s the time to showcase your achievements.
Extended Deadline Date: 16th January
Start your application today.