About

Mel Colman is a trusted advisor and hands-on operator specialising in founder-led businesses. With deep experience across design-led fashion, e-commerce, wholesale and retail, she blends entrepreneurial grit with commercial focus to turn vision into tangible results.

For over a decade, Mel has led Zulu & Zephyr as General Manager—guiding its evolution from an independent swim label to a globally recognised, 8-figure lifestyle brand. She’s built high-performing teams, led strategy through growth and challenge and brought operational rigour to some of the brand’s most defining moments.

Through her consulting work, Mel now partners with early-stage founders and growing teams — offering practical, values-led support across strategy, operations and leadership. Known for her calm presence and matter-of-fact approach, she helps cut through complexity with grounded, actionable insight.

A mother of two and lifelong learner, Mel is passionate about purpose-driven leadership and meaningful impact.