I’m Mel, Chief Talent Officer at Arena Entertainment.
I first joined the company in 2020 and came back in October 2024 (to a business that had tripled in size).

I’ve worked in talent for many years, both in agencies and inhouse, and always loved working with entrepreneurs. This is my first role in iGaming and entertainment, and I’m really enjoying the fast paced, ever changing environment. No two days are the same! One moment I’m hiring Games Developers and Artists, and the next, I’m exploring career development plans for our employees.

One of the things I’m most proud of is working with the team to define our company values and the culture we wish to cultivate, developing the employer brand to showcase Arena and what we have to offer.

For me, the people are the real MVPs, and finding and keeping amazing talent is key to the company’s success. The industry is mega competitive, but I love the challenge, and there’s nothing better than seeing new hires join and thrive.

As Arena grows, I’m excited to keep championing talent on a global scale and my advice for anyone thinking of joining would be, be ready to dive in, take initiative, and show us what you can do. It truly is an exciting and challenging place to work.