Stefan Merlo

Stefan Merlo is an experienced professional currently serving as a Lifestyle Manager at Lifestyle Communities Limited since April 2024. Prior to this role, Stefan worked as a Digital Creator at AMBER & STEF and held the position of Operations Manager at Event Styling Co, where responsibilities included client and staff management, event setup, and stock management. Stefan has also served as Director at both Verdo Events and Lolly Drop NZ, and as Account Director at BrandPartners, focusing on brand enablement and client partnerships. Earlier roles included Team Manager for the NZ Inline Hockey team, Relationship Manager at New Zealand Post, and Client Executive at Datam, where management of key corporate accounts was a primary focus. Career beginnings include a role as Business Development Manager at APN Online. Education was completed at Seymour Technical High School between 1985 and 1989.