Melani Griffith

In her previous role as VP of Customer Engagement, Griffith’s leadership was instrumental in tripling GFiber’s customer base within five years. Following this success, she was appointed as the company’s first-ever Chief Growth Officer in November 2023. Griffith’s stewardship and dedication to customer advocacy has helped GFiber capture the JD Power award as the top internet service provider in the South Region, PC Mag’s 2024 Best Overall ISP in the U.S., Best Gaming ISP and Reader’s Choice #1 in overall service.

“I admire Allyson Felix and Alysia Montaño—world-class Olympic athletes who had kids and kept on competing. But more importantly, they told their stories, refused to accept the athletic apparel industry’s rules and fought to get what they deserved.”

What’s a skill you’re currently working on? (work-related or non-work-related) Dancing! I danced as a kid and recently returned to taking lessons.

What do you believe is the next big disruption facing the industry? AI is already well on its way to disrupting the industry.

Who is a woman today that you feel is changing the world? Kamala Harris. No explanation needed.

What’s the most significant challenge facing women in leadership today, and how can it be addressed? At a societal level – the lack of support for women; in particular, adequate childcare options, reasonable leave, and flexible work schedules.

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