Mel Hilbrown

Mel went on to become managing director at a specialist group subsidiary, which he ran for nearly 12 years. During this period, the company became part of School Speciality Inc. He ultimately managed the sale and integration of this business with a competitor. He then spent a period as a marketing and strategy consultant, before joining St Albans Enterprise Agency, STANTA, as Executive Director in 2004. Mel saw through the completion and launch of Stanta Business Centre, where the Chamber is based. Mel is also a STANTA business advisor and has helped more than 1500 start-ups and small businesses in that time. He has also been a Chamber director since 2004.