Mel Lawson

Commercially focused and strategically minded HR leader with over 25 years’ experience delivering impactful people solutions in complex, safety-critical environments, particularly within the offshore oil and gas sector. Proven in aligning HR strategy with business objectives to drive growth, operational performance, and workforce resilience across onshore and offshore teams.

Experienced in leading large-scale transformation, talent development, and change across international operations, I combine strategic insight with hands-on delivery across the full employee lifecycle, including organisational design, employee relations, workforce planning, and leadership development.

A trusted advisor to senior leadership, I bring deep knowledge of offshore operations, compliance, and the demands of 24/7 environments. Passionate about values-led, high-performance cultures, I’m skilled at building capability, engaging stakeholders, and driving sustainable business success

Over 25 years experience.

CIPD qualification..