Melanie Allard
| Melanie Allard | |
|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | |
 Melanie Allard in 2024 | |
| Chief of Staff to the Chairman Minerva Holdings | |
| In Office | 1 Oct 2031 - present |
| Principal | Julian Kao (Chairman) |
| Department | Corporate Office |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Incumbent |
| Direct Reports | Kristin Kappel Candice Wen Sydney Gaetino Cassidy Hansen |
| Salary | $633,810 (2034) |
| Chief of Staff to the CEO Minerva Holdings | |
| In Office | 7 Jun 2029 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Principal | Julian Kao Chief Executive Officer |
| Department | Corporate Office |
| Preceded by | Maya Manelis |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Direct Reports | N/A |
| Executive Assistant to the CEO Minerva Holdings | |
| In Office | 17 Feb 2026 - 6 Jun 2029 |
| Principal | Julian Kao CEO |
| Department | Corporate Office |
| Supervisor | Maya Manelis (Chief of Staff) |
| Preceded by | TBD |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Direct Reports | N/A |
| Personal Information | |
| Born | 6 March 2001 (age 33) Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Nationality | .svg.png){kind=small} Switzerland |
| Occupation | Support Staff |
| Height | 170 cm (5'7") |
| Breasts | 34B |
| Dress Size | 6 |
| Hair | Blonde |
| Eyes | Blue |
| Education | Sorbonne School of Economics (UG) |
This person is an Executive Assistant to a member of the Minerva Holdings Executive Team
Melanie Justine Sara Allard (born 6 March 2001) is a Swiss corporate administrative support professional who has been employed since 17 January 2025 at the global investment and asset management company Minerva Holdings as an aide to founder, Chairman and former CEOJulian Kao. She has been Kao's Chief of Staff since 7 June 2029, initially during his tenure as CEO, and later remained in this role when he transitioned into the role of Chairman.
Allard is one of Kao's most trusted aides and confidantes. She has been described as the "Kao Whisperer" by some within the asset management community, an allusion to her outsized influence that she has over his decision-making processes.