Melica Moshiri is a talent partner and business founder with a strong track record of supporting high-growth AI and technology companies across North America and Europe. Known for her direct and practical approach, she brings insight into hiring, leadership and career development shaped by first-hand experience scaling startups and building international teams.
Melica is the founder of SkillTorch, a boutique search firm that works with early-stage and scaling tech businesses to identify and secure go-to-market, C-suite and technical talent. Her experience spans retained executive search, embedded recruitment and fractional leadership roles, working closely with founders to help businesses grow from the inside out. She also hosts SkillTorch Disrupt, a podcast focused on leadership, hiring and the evolving role of AI in business.

Raised in a single-parent Persian household and fluent in Persian, Melica studied Law with Business at the University of Brighton before starting her career in sales and recruitment. Her professional journey has since taken her from London to Los Angeles and back again, gaining exposure to diverse working cultures and fast-moving business environments. She has built a reputation as a top global biller and trusted talent advisor before going on to establish her own consultancy.

In 2025, Melica appeared on BBC’s The Apprentice, reaching Week 8 of the competition and gaining exposure in major UK and international media. She is now also a sought-after speaker, known for sharing practical insights on entrepreneurship, resilience, women in tech and personal branding.

With lived experience as a first-generation professional and female founder, Melica brings both relevance and relatability to her work, offering audiences a grounded perspective on navigating modern careers and building businesses in competitive sectors.