Melissa Chambers

Melissa Chambers is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sitehop, a UK deep-tech cybersecurity company developing ultra-low latency, crypto-agile and post-quantum encryption solutions for securing data-in-motion across critical infrastructure, telecom and enterprise networks.
Since co-founding Sitehop in 2021, Melissa has led the company through product development, manufacturing, commercialisation and international expansion, positioning Sitehop at the intersection of high-performance networking, cyber resilience and post-quantum security.
With nearly 30 years of experience spanning hardware engineering, RF systems, advanced manufacturing and deep-tech startups, Melissa specialises in scaling complex infrastructure technologies from concept to deployment. Prior to Sitehop, she held senior leadership roles at Curvalux and co-founded several technology ventures focused on wireless communications and advanced networking systems.
Melissa is a strong advocate for resilient and energy-efficient digital infrastructure and regularly speaks on the operational challenges of securing critical networks in the transition toward post-quantum security architectures.
Under her leadership, Sitehop has received recognition through the UK National Cyber Awards and won Cyber Security Innovation of the Year 2025 at the ClimbUK Awards.