Melissa Leong is one of Australia’s most recognised and versatile media personalities, with a career spanning television, radio, publishing, hospitality and brand consulting. A TV Week Gold Logie‑nominated presenter, Melissa is best known as a host and judge on the multi‑award‑winning MasterChef Australia franchise, as well as Junior MasterChef, Celebrity MasterChef and Dessert Masters. Her work also includes appearances on SBS’s The Hospital: In The Deep End, The Chefs’ Line (now streaming on Netflix US), Fight Week for UFC on Foxtel Sports, and regular guest spots on programs such as Have You Been Paying Attention? and Would I Lie to You?.

A first‑generation Singaporean‑Australian, Melissa brings a unique voice to Australian food and media. Her career began in digital advertising before transitioning into food writing and consulting for some of the country’s most renowned chefs and hospitality brands. Today, she continues to share her love for food and travel as a writer for publications including Delicious, Stellar and Escape, and as the author of the children’s book A Taste Adventure.

With a career forged in high‑pressure, ever‑evolving industries, Melissa offers a candid perspective on how adaptability, courage and staying grounded in personal values are essential for resilient and purposeful leadership.