Mel Firmin

Mel Firmin is an experienced professional in the finance and coffee industries, currently serving as the Director of Foundation Coffee NZ since March 2019 and as an Advisory Board member for Thinkladder since August 2018. In addition, Mel Firmin holds the position of Chairman of Audit Risk & Compliance for Investment Services Group Limited, alongside director roles at Devon Funds Management Limited and Clarity Funds Management Limited. Previous experiences include directorship at NZ Growth Capital Partners and consultancy at ETHA Holdings, with significant leadership roles including Executive Director and Managing Director at Devon Funds Group. Mel Firmin also served as Chief Operating Officer at Brook Asset Management Limited, demonstrating a robust background in governance and operational oversight. Mel Firmin holds an educational background from the University of Auckland.