Melanie Shaw

Chief People & Culture Officer at AXE Group

Melanie Shaw has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and industries. Melanie is currently the Head of Talent at AXE Group, where they lead the people function and oversees recruitment, strategy, P&C, and HR functions. Prior to this, Melanie served as the Chief Operating Officer at Ocean Software, responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic goals of the company globally. Melanie also held the position of Head of People & Operations-Global at Ocean Software.

Before their time at Ocean Software, Melanie worked as the Operations Director - APAC at McCorkell & Associates, where they managed four departments, including HR, finance, IT, and administration. Their main remit in this role was as a financial controller and director of human resources for the Asia Pacific region.

Melanie's earlier work experience includes being part of the management team at Studio Woo, where they held the position of Finance and HR Director, overseeing finance, HR, and talent acquisition. Melanie was involved with the company from its start-up stage. Prior to that, Melanie owned MDT Bookkeeping, providing bookkeeping, HR, talent acquisition, and consulting services to small businesses across various industries.

Overall, Melanie Shaw has a strong background in leadership and management, with a focus on talent acquisition and human resources. Their experience spans both global and regional roles, showcasing their abilities to effectively manage operations and drive strategic goals.

Melanie Shaw's education history includes an Associate Diploma in Business (Law) from RMIT University. Melanie also obtained a Diploma of Human Resources Management from Upskilled, specializing in HR. Melanie further pursued their education at RMIT University, where they earned a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management. Additionally, Melanie attended St Catherine's School, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned.

In terms of additional certifications, Melanie completed Jobadder Training from JobAdder in March 2022. Melanie also received a certification titled "Supporting Your Mental Health While Working from Home" from LinkedIn in October 2021.

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Timeline

  • Chief People & Culture Officer

    February 1, 2024 - present

  • Head of Talent

    February, 2022