All Things Product: Mel Hambarsoomian

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All Things Product: Mel Hambarsoomian

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Mel Hambarsoomian

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February 9, 2023

All Things Product: Mel Hambarsoomian

Our Director of Product Design for ANZ, Melanie Hambarsoomian, recently sat down with Joe Woodham from Torii to reveal some of her career highlights, including working with some incredible brands in London and Berlin, before coming home to Australia and joining the #ZipFam!

Mel also shares what she looks for in talent, her insights on design maturity, product thinking and design leadership - and how she applies her skills to our products as the payment industry continues to transform.

Sit back with a cuppa and enjoy this snippet of Mel and Joe jamming all things Product Design, and if you want more why not check out the full episode > .

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