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PA Consulting appoints Melissa Tischler as Partner in its US Consumer and Manufacturing team

28 May 2026

PA Consulting (PA), the global innovation and transformation consultancy, is pleased to welcome Melissa Tischler as a Partner within its Consumer and Manufacturing team.

Melissa is an innovation strategy leader with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations unlock growth through new products, services, and customer experiences. Over the course of her career, she has focused on turning bold ideas into offerings that succeed in the market. Her work involves bringing to life a range of well-known products and experiences including new launches in food, pet, personal care, oral care, hotel loyalty programs, in store and online retail experiences, and hospitality.

At PA, Melissa will focus on strengthening the firm’s growth and innovation capabilities across the US Consumer and Manufacturing sectors. Her work will span early insight and ideation through to business modelling, design, and pathways to commercialization, helping clients develop and scale new offerings while improving efficiency and resilience across their existing portfolios. Her appointment reflects PA’s continued focus on helping clients translate innovation into tangible business outcomes.

Melissa’s appointment marks an exciting addition to our US business. Her proven ability to translate growth ideas into successful products and services, combined with her deep experience across consumer-facing industries, will be invaluable to our clients. Melissa brings a unique blend of strategic thinking and practical delivery that will help our clients unlock new sources of growth.”
Global Head of Consumer and Manufacturing, PA
PA stands out for its ability to turn innovation into reality, combining insight, creativity, and delivery to bring new ideas to market. I’m particularly excited to work across the full innovation lifecycle, from early ideation through to commercialization, helping clients develop new products, services, and lines of business. As innovation enters a more expansive phase, I look forward to helping organizations place bigger bets and realize their growth potential.”
Consumer and manufacturing expert, PA

PA’s experts in Consumer and Manufacturing innovate constantly to build a better future. PA’s work includes creating an AI-powered engine that fast tracks innovative product development while reducing time, cost, and complexity for Unilever; partnering with Diageo to trial a paper-based bottle to push the boundaries of sustainable packaging innovation for Johnnie Walker; elevating the product, digital experience, and growth strategy for fitness brand, Pvolve; and launching a new digital customer experience and platforms to support Pret A Manger’s digital initiatives and innovations.

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