Non-Executive Director - Strategic Advisor - Investor

Mel Weston is an accomplished Non-Executive Director, governance advisor, and investor, known for his calm authority, strategic insight, and ability to guide organisations through transformation.

Having held senior executive and board-level roles in public, private, and multinational companies, Mel brings rare experience at the intersection of commercial leadership and governance. His background spans SaaS, electronics manufacturing, software development, cybersecurity, energy, defence, manufacturing, and government-facing technology solutions.

Mel’s board contributions are marked by:

• Rigorous oversight and ethical leadership.
• Global experience grounded in local market nuance.
• Real-world operational acumen, not just theory.
• A steady hand during growth, disruption, and crisis.

As Managing Director of Management Controls Inc APAC, Mel led regional operations for a U.S.-based SaaS firm, securing multimillion-dollar contracts and achieving year-on-year growth. He has sat on boards in both executive and non-executive capacities and continues to advise international firms entering the ANZ region on governance, market access, and regulatory frameworks.

Mel’s governance philosophy centres on clarity, collaboration, and value creation—ensuring strategy and accountability are always aligned. He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and holds a BSc with postgraduate studies in Accounting and Marketing from the University of Canterbury.

Mel doesn’t just read board papers: he translates them into action. He works best with executive teams that are bold, open to challenge, and focused on creating sustainable, long-term value.

His boardroom presence is described as commercially sharp, ethically grounded, and quietly decisive.

Whether advising early-stage ventures or sitting on the board of a mature enterprise, Mel approaches each role with the same principles:

• Transparency over ego
• Judgment over reaction
• Strategy over noise