Melissa Kloetstra is an accomplished executive with over two decades of experience
leading transformative strategies in People & Culture, brand development, and
organizational growth for global enterprises. Currently serving as Vice President of
People & Culture at Solventum, Melissa drives enterprise-wide initiatives to strengthen
employee engagement, foster inclusion, and position culture as a strategic advantage.
Her leadership spans talent management, organizational development, and future-of-
work strategies, including AI readiness and flexible work models.
Prior to her current role, Melissa served as Vice President of Brand & Communications,
where she successfully launched a new name and brand for a Fortune 500 company,
developed a global employee engagement plan for 20,000 employees, and established
a compelling employee value proposition. Her career at 3M, spanning more than 20
years, included senior leadership roles in global strategy, marketing, and
communications. She led enterprise transformation initiatives, drove significant revenue
growth, and built high-performing teams recognized for best-in-class programs.
Melissa is known for her ability to simplify complexity, navigate ambiguity, and craft
strategic roadmaps that inspire action. A futurist and storyteller at heart, she embraces
disruptive change while keeping the human experience at the center of leadership. Her
work consistently blends innovation with empathy, ensuring organizations thrive in an
evolving business landscape.