Melanie Margolin is a distinguished legal executive with over two decades of experience in the information services and technology sectors. She served as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative and Legal Officer at Clarivate Plc, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence serving the scientific and innovation communities. In this pivotal role from 2021 to 2023, Margolin oversaw the company's worldwide legal, compliance, government affairs, corporate responsibility, privacy, and intellectual property functions. She played a key role in guiding Clarivate through high-stakes transactions, regulatory challenges, and its evolution as a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange following its separation from Thomson Reuters. Prior to Clarivate, Margolin held senior leadership positions that honed her expertise in complex corporate environments. She was Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Cars.com, where she managed all legal aspects during a period of rapid expansion, culminating in its acquisition by Gannett Co. Inc. Before that, she spent more than 15 years at Thomson Reuters in progressively senior roles, including Deputy General Counsel for the Intellectual Property & Science business, contributing to strategic legal advisory on mergers, acquisitions, and global operations. Margolin's achievements include championing robust governance frameworks, fostering ethical business practices, and supporting innovation-driven growth at each organization. A graduate of the University of Michigan with both a B.A. and J.D., she is recognized for her strategic acumen, collaborative leadership, and commitment to advancing corporate integrity in dynamic industries.