Melica Moshiri is best known as a candidate on series nineteen of BBC’s “The Apprentice”. Expert business speaker and entrepreneur, Melica has almost a decade of experience in business development and recruitment. The founder and CEO of SkillTorch, a recruitment company specialising in the world of AI and tech, Melica has a wealth of experience and expertise to share. Whether sharing her insights on how to be successful in the corporate world or sharing anecdotes from “The Apprentice”, Melica is sure to engage and inspire any audience.
Melica’s career is built on a strong academic foundation, she achieved a BA in Law with Business from the University of Brighton, and took on her first graduate job as a Business Development Executive at Pareto Law, here she learnt the fundamentals of recruitment. From here, Melica’s career went from strength to strength, she became an Account Manager at Experian Data Quality UK before taking on the role of Senior Recruitment Consultant at Expand Executive Search where she developed her expertise in recruitment. Melica was an expat living in the US.
In 2017, Melica joined Energize Group, where she specialised in headhunting candidates in the AI, Adtech, gaming and tech markets. Leading the launch and growth of the company’s presence in the US, Melica’s tenure at the company saw her progress through the ranks from Senior Consultant to Head of Client Development. She was an outstanding performer here, generating the number 1 revenue spot. After a brief tenure as a Sales Account Executive at Braze, Melica Founded SkillTorch. As the Director, Melica has led the company as they match senior talent with innovative AI companies. In 2025, Melica appeared on season nineteen of “The Apprentice” on BBC, where she reached week eight.
Host of the SkillTorch Distrupt podcast where she leads conversations into the world of AI and innovation, Melica is a dynamic and sought-after speaker who has shared her expertise with the likes of Spotify, NBCUniversal and the University of Brighton. In October Melica will be taking to the stage as a TedX speaker.With unique insights into being a woman in business, diversity, equity and inclusion, and advancing careers, Melica is the perfect choice for your next corporate event. So, if you’re looking for a expert speaker, get in touch today to hire Melica Moshiri for your next event.
Melica Moshiri's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Entrepreneurship
- Scaling Careers
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Women in Business
- The Evolving AI Landscape
- 2025 – Candidate on BBC’s The Apprentice
- 2022 – Founder & Director at SkillTorch
- 2022 – Sales Account Executive, Braze
- 2017 – Head of Client Development, Energize Group
- 2015 – Senior Recruitment Consultant, expand executive search
- 2014 – Account Manager, Experian Data Quality UK
- 2013 – Business Development Executive, Pareto Law
- 2013 – BA Law with Business, University of Brighton
How to hire Melica Moshiri
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