‘A recent highlight was joining the board of a US SaaS company preparing for APAC expansion. While the strategy looked strong on paper, I recognised regulatory gaps and cultural missteps that would have slowed progress and compromised success. By reshaping the approach with local nuance and a phased rollout, we entered on time, under budget, and delivered double the forecasted first-year revenue.’

Mel Weston is an accomplished CEO, Non-Executive Director and Board Advisor with more than 30 years’ experience across technology, SaaS, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and global enterprise services. He brings a unique combination of commercial strategy, governance expertise, and operational leadership to boards and executive teams navigating growth, transformation, and risk.

Throughout his career, Mel has held senior leadership and directorships in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the United States, including guiding the Asia Pacific operations of a global SaaS provider and scaling his own technology company into international markets. Mel has led successful cross-border expansions, secured multi-million-dollar enterprise contracts, and driven sustained growth through disciplined oversight and strategic execution.

With deep expertise in digital transformation, AI-led disruption, and cybersecurity, he also advises on governance frameworks including ESG stewardship and fiduciary accountability. Mel’s governance philosophy centres on clarity, collaboration, and value creation—ensuring strategy and accountability are always aligned.

Mel draws on his global perspective and boardroom experience to support CEOs and business owners in sharpening their strategic focus, managing risk, and creating sustainable value. Additionally, he is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and holds a BSc with postgraduate studies in Accounting and Marketing from the University of Canterbury.

Career highlights include:

• Extensive leadership experience: 30+ years as CEO, Non-Executive Director, and Board Advisor across technology, SaaS, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and enterprise services.
• International expertise: Led operations and expansions across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the United States, bringing a global perspective to strategy and governance.
• Business growth and transformation: Guided the Asia Pacific arm of a global SaaS provider to sustained growth and scaled his own technology company into international markets spanning 35+ countries.