Melanie Hayden

Melanie Hayden is the Managing Director of Truyu, a new digital identity protection tool targeting the prevention of identity fraud, built by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s venture scaler, x15ventures. Melanie is passionate about cross industry collaboration, working together with government, corporates and consumers to reduce the severe impact of fraud and scams. Prior to this, Melanie delivered strategic partnerships for CBA, and led strategic initiatives in a number of business units. Melanie started her career in mergers and acquisitions at Allens. Outside of work, Melanie is an Observer on the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation Board, and a Board Member of both the Southwest Sydney Women’s Centre and Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre.