Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
Melinda Burn is Usalco’s Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, a role she assumed in June 2025. She leads the development and execution of Usalco’s innovation strategy, building a pipeline of solutions that align with business priorities and market needs.
Melinda brings more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of technology, marketing, and customer engagement. She has a proven track record of translating complex science into practical solutions that transform businesses and deliver sustainable value.
Before joining Usalco, Melinda served as Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Innovation at Solecta, Inc., a leader in advanced membrane separation technologies. She previously held global marketing and innovation leadership roles at Solenis LLC and began her career in R&D at DuPont. Her background spans R&D, marketing, operations, product management, and commercial leadership, and she is Six Sigma Green Belt certified.
Melinda holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BSc in Honors Chemistry from the University of Alberta. She is an advocate for building innovation ecosystems and developing the next generation of scientists.
