Melissa Mash (WG12) is the Co-founder and CEO of Dagne Dover, a performance bag brand celebrated for its intelligent design, functionality, and contemporary aesthetic. A graduate of NYU and The Wharton School of Business, Melissa began her career at Coach in London, where she discovered a gap in the market for durable, stylish, and tech-friendly bags at an accessible price point. This insight inspired the creation of Dagne Dover, which has grown into a widely recognized brand embraced by cultural influencers and featured in major media outlets.
Under Melissa’s leadership, Dagne Dover is not just a business, it’s a platform for social impact. She champions thoughtful, purpose-driven leadership, continuously redefining what inclusive and values-led management can look like in today’s corporate world.
INSIGHT FROM MELISSA: There is no guidebook on how to do things, you have to make every decision on your own. That’s why learning to pivot and adjust to a new reality becomes a critical muscle worth exercising.