Mel Connell

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Head of Marketing at Notpla

Falmouth, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Mel Connell is the Head of Marketing at Notpla, a brand strategist with over 20 years of experience building campaigns for purpose-led brands. Educated at Brunel University of London, she has a history of bridging creative agency work with in-house commercial needs. People often describe her as creative, innovative, and compassionate.

Mel is deeply passionate about environmental causes, specifically ocean conservation, sustainability, and circular innovation. This commitment is a core part of her personal and professional identity, reflected in her work with brands dedicated to positive impact and her self-described status as an "Ocean Lover. "

She recently started her role at Notpla and in her first two weeks has learned more about seaweed than most of the population.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Persuasive

Charismatic

They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
  They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation. They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Purpose-led Branding
Her career is dedicated to helping purpose-led startups and challenger brands grow, focusing on turning their values into effective marketing and brand strategies.
Ocean Conservation
A self-proclaimed "Ocean Lover, " this is a core personal passion that directly influences her professional choices, including her work with Cleaner Seas Group.
Sustainable Marketing
She views marketing through a "lens of sustainability, " consistently working with companies like Notpla and Finisterre that prioritize environmental impact.

Media Appearances

Mel has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Head of Marketing at Notpla
6-2025 - 10-2025
Managing Director at Cleaner Seas Group®
11-2022 - 6-2025
Head of Sales & Marketing at Cleaner Seas Group®
7-2022 - 11-2022
Head Honcho at Melwynn Marketing
8-2019 - 7-2021
Brand Manager at Seasalt

Education

2000 - 2003
Joint BA Hons from Brunel University of London

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Insights For Selling To Mel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mel is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mel

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mel move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Mel take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Mel

Personality Compatibility


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