Melanie Spare is a seasoned leader at Siemens Digital Industries Software, where she heads a team supporting academic partners across the Americas with cutting-edge software solutions. 

With over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development — particularly in the manufacturing sector — Spare brings deep industry insight and strategic vision to her role. She holds an MBA in Finance and represents Siemens on several advisory boards focused on aligning academic curricula with evolving industry needs. 

Through her work, Spare is helping to build a strong workforce development ecosystem that connects OEMs, SMBs, and educational institutions, ensuring students are equipped with the skills needed to thrive in the digital era.