Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith joined WEX�s predecessor Wright Express in 1998. After progressively gaining greater responsibilities and participating in WEX's dramatic growth, she rose to her current position as leader of the global corporate payments company. Melissa is passionate about growing WEX to create challenging and rewarding careers where employees are able to develop, contribute and advance within the company.A finance expert by training, she previously played a pivotal role as WEX�s chief financial officer, leading the company through a highly successful initial public offering and focusing on its growth as a public company. Her record of execution, continuous improvement, and increased responsibilities for WEX�s business operations led to her appointment as president of the Americas, and ultimately as president and CEO of the entire company. As CEO, Melissa has responsibility for the company�s day-to-day global operations and its long-term strategic growth. She also serves as a WEX board member.Melissa is an active member of her community and was named The Girl Scouts of Maine�s 2013 Woman of Distinction, and a Mainebiz 2012 Woman to Watch. She serves on the Center for Grieving Children�s Board of Directors and participates in the Executive Women�s Forum, which she co-founded to provide a support network for female executives in her local community. Melissa began her career at Ernst & Young and earned a bachelor�s degree in business administration from the University of Maine.�As a runner and triathlete, Melissa has participated in several major races, and co-founded sheJAMs, an organization for women who enjoy being active.