Melissa Leaver

Melissa Leaver is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience across various sectors, including retail, foodservice, and consumer goods. Currently serving as Head Of Retail Marketing at Mitre 10 (New Zealand) Limited since July 2022, Melissa has previously held significant roles such as Senior Marketer at Firstgas Group and Marketing Manager at Meadow Mushrooms, where responsibility included the development and execution of marketing strategies for the brand. Previous experience also includes positions at Farmers Trading Company Ltd, Suntory Coffee, Cerebos, Hutchinsons Ltd, The a2 Milk™ Company Ltd, Danone Early Life Nutrition, and Vitaco Health Australia, showcasing a strong history in marketing management and brand strategy. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Maori Studies from the University of Auckland.