Coffee Expert
Sustainability Expert
Mel is a proven executive, investor and Board Member, as well as Advisor and M&A consultant to US and global businesses, particularly coffee, retail and food & beverage businesses, including DTC and Omni-channel brands. Educated in Singapore and London and based in Los Angeles for over 20 years, he balances the clear thinking and analytic skillset of a lawyer, with an entrepreneurial and growth minded approach to business. Mel has created significant shareholder value by supplementing his extensive network, experience and cultural savvy with his operating and corporate governance protocols expertise. Mel is the former CEO and Board member of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and was intimately involved in the sale of the business to Jollibee Brands in 2019 for $350M.