Mel Short

Mel Short is currently the Director of Customer Development at Colgate-Palmolive, where they have held various roles since 2020, including Head of Sales. Previously, they served as the National Customer Development Manager at Highland Spring Ltd and have held multiple positions in customer development and sales at Frucor Beverages, Hill's Pet Nutrition, and Spectrum Brands - Rayovac. Mel has a background in sales management and account management, exemplified by their achievement as Runner Up Customer Development Member of the Year in 2012 at Colgate-Palmolive. Mel is also pursuing a double degree in Commerce and Arts at the University of Canterbury and has been awarded a bursary at St Cuthbert's College.