Target Group appoints Melissa Moran as Head of People
05 November 2026
Leading business process servicing and software provider Target Group has appointed Melissa Moran as its new Head of People.
Melissa brings more than 20 years of people leadership experience across the UK and internationally, having worked in a variety of sectors and spent the past decade in legal and professional services.
Before joining Target, Melissa was HR Director at Geldards LLP, where she sat on the Executive Board and led the firm’s people, knowledge and learning and development functions.
Throughout her career, Melissa has led organisational change programmes, talent and succession planning initiatives, employee engagement strategies and business transformation projects. She combines strategic thinking with a practical, people-first approach and has built a strong reputation for helping organisations create positive, high-performing cultures.
In her new role, Melissa will work closely with colleagues across Target and its parent company, Tech Mahindra, to support the company’s people, strengthen its culture and help deliver its wider business ambitions.
Melissa Moran, Head of People at Target Group, said:
“I’ve received the warmest welcome from everyone at Target. People have been incredibly helpful and open, which has been a great reminder of the importance of people and culture from day one.
“I’m looking forward to getting to know the wider business, building strong relationships and partnering with Tech Mahindra to support our people, strengthen our culture, deliver our shared ambitions and growth. There is lots to learn and plenty to look forward to.”
Pete O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer at Target Group, said:
“We’re delighted to welcome Melissa to Target. She brings extensive experience of people leadership, organisational change and business transformation, alongside a genuine passion for helping people and businesses succeed.
“Our people are central to Target’s future, and Melissa’s strategic insight and practical, people-first approach will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our culture, develop our talent and deliver our ambitions. We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to the positive impact she will make across the business.”
Melissa’s appointment supports Target’s continued focus on investing in its people and building the skills, leadership and culture needed to deliver for its clients and their customers.
Target has been operating across banking, financial services and insurance for nearly five decades, specialising in mortgage and loan originations, savings and investments, payments, collections and in-life servicing. Target works with major financial institutions as a provider of business process servicing, as well as its own proprietary software solutions.
Through its fintech platform, Target manages more than £21 billion in assets, enabling clients to automate complex processing, servicing and administration of loans and investments.
For further information about Target Group, please visit www.targetgroup.com.
