by adminMEET MELISSA ONE OF OUR DIRECTORS
#HUMPDAYHELLO
We’d be nothing without the wonderful team of people who work here at Vertically Urban Towers.
You may have already met some of them, but we’d like to introduce you to them all properly.
Each Wednesday we’ll be posting a little introduction to a member of our staff members, so why not swing by and say a big #humpdayhello to them!
This week, meet Melissa Astley, one of our Directors! Mel keeps us all in line when it comes to anything finance related.
NAME: Melissa Astley
JOB TITLE: Director
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE COMPANY?
From incorporation
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE WHAT YOU DO
I deal with all the finance operations within the business, producing the accounts, financial planning and cash management. I also deal with HR and payroll.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
No two days are the same which keeps things exciting.
HOW DID YOU END UP HERE?
I was a founder member of sister company Vexica, so have had a front row seat as Vertically Urban has evolved from the initial idea, to the rapidly growing company it is today.
WHAT’S THE COOLEST THING ABOUT YOUR JOB?
That I am part of a company that can make a real difference in the world, changing the way that people get the food to their plates.
WHAT MAKES YOU EXCITED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF CEA?
I am excited to see how our technology is being used all over the world to create vertical farms and how Vertically Urban develops as a key player in this quick growing industry.
BONUS QUESTIONS:
FAVOURITE PLANT?
Lupin (Lupinus).
COFFEE OR TEA?
I love both and will drink them however they come.
NEXT ON YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET LIST?
Travel the world as a Flashpacker (a posh backpacker).
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY IN YOUR FREE TIME?
Spending time with my family and friends.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN?
Look both ways.
WHICH TWO CURRENTLY LIVING FAMOUS GUESTS WOULD YOU INVITE TO A DINNER PARTY AND WHY?
Professor Brian Cox as his knowledge would make for a great conversation and I would have to admit I was a D:ream fan…they were one of the first concerts I went to! Steven Fry would be my second guest as he is really interesting and intellectual, he seems like he’d also be up for a good laugh.