He partners with boards and executives to help organizations achieve sustainable growth and performance, bringing expertise across the industrial, semiconductor, and technology sectors, with a functional focus on manufacturing, supply chain & procurement, and engineering leadership.

Melvin’s approach is defined by his ability to bridge strategy with execution. He draws on a career that spans global consulting firms, Fortune 50 corporate leadership roles, and entrepreneurial ventures, giving him a balanced perspective on the leadership and organizational challenges faced by multinational corporations, high-growth enterprises, and family-owned businesses alike.

Prior to August Leadership, Melvin served as Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, and previously, at Heidrick & Struggles, where he was part of the firms’ Global Industrial, Semiconductor & Systems, and Supply Chain & Operations practices advising clients across Asia Pacific on senior leadership appointments and organizational transformation.

Earlier, Melvin spent 12 years with Johnson Controls, where he worked in both North America and Asia Pacific, progressing through roles in engineering, program management, corporate strategy, and M&A. As Asia Lead for Strategy and M&A, he was instrumental in developing and executing growth strategies that contributed to the company’s multi-billion-dollar expansion in the region. His career also includes leadership roles in listed companies and family businesses, giving him a practical appreciation of operationaland cultural dynamics across diverse ownership structures.

Having lived and worked in both the United States and Singapore, Melvin brings a unique understanding of global multinationals and Asian organizations, enabling him to advise clients with cultural nuance and practical insight. Above all, he is recognized by clients for his focus on outcomes — ensuring that leadership appointments and advisory work translate into measurable business results.

Melvin holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Economics from Purdue University, an MBA from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, and an Executive Certification in M&A from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese and is also certified in executive leadership coaching.