Mel Archbould is a Family Business Strategist and founder of Cloud-Busting, helping family-owned businesses navigate succession, leadership, governance and sustainable growth. Having spent more than 17 years leading her own second-generation engineering and manufacturing business before its successful sale, Mel understands first-hand the unique opportunities and challenges that come with balancing family relationships and commercial success. Her experience spans international growth, innovation, exports, organisational development and preparing businesses for the future.

Today, Mel works with family businesses of all sizes, helping owners and the next generation tackle the difficult conversations, strengthen governance and build businesses that are resilient enough to thrive across generations. She is passionate about ensuring family businesses don't just survive succession, but emerge stronger because of it.

Mel is a regular speaker on family business leadership and succession, and is committed to helping entrepreneurial families protect both their legacy and their relationships.