Melanie Whelan is an American businesswoman who currently serves as a managing director of the investment firm Summit Partners.
Melanie Whelan
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| Education | Bryn Mawr School Brown University |
| Occupation(s) | Former CEO of SoulCycle, managing director of Summit Partners |
Whelan began her career working in corporate development for Virgin America and Starwood. She later became vice president of business development for Equinox Fitness.[1][2][3] Whelan served as the COO of SoulCycle from 2012 until 2015, when she became the company's CEO.[4] She led the company's initial public offering (IPO).[5] In 2020, Whelan joined investment firm Summit Partners as a managing director.[6]