Our Team

Damon Barlow, Director at AndersenBarlow

Damon Barlow

Damon Barlow brings more than 30 years of success as an Executive Search Consultant across the Asia Pacific region. His exemplary track record is built on a meticulous and thorough approach, a strong moral compass, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, paired with a genuine never‑give‑up attitude. These qualities have positioned him as a trusted advisor to local, regional, and global brands seeking the best global talent.

With a long history of placing top Non‑Executive Directors on Boards and securing C‑Suite leaders within Listed, Private Equity backed, and private organisations, Damon is a valued partner to consumer‑focused brands. He is recognised for his ability to advise, attract, and assess exceptional talent, identifying leaders who can cut through complexity, drive meaningful impact, and elevate organisational performance.

In his leisure time, Damon is a sportsman, having competed at the elite level in Dressage and is a breeder of warmbloods at Kilchoan Performance Horses.

Melanie Andersen, Director at AndersenBarlow

Melanie Andersen

Melanie Andersen is an innovator with an eye for top talent and has 25+ years of global executive search experience spanning Australia, Asia, the UK, and the US. In 2009, she launched The Melanie Andersen Agency in New York City, a boutique search firm that has worked with a wide range of entrepreneurial companies, agencies, start-ups, and brands, with an emphasis on placing senior and C-Suite talent in the fashion, retail, beauty, design, and technology industries.

Melanie brings her NYC energy and consistently provides a high touch and personalized service on every search to each client and candidate. Her successful track record and global reputation have helped thousands of companies hire their perfect candidate in a landscape that often feels impenetrable and impersonal in this quickly changing environment.

Melanie is an avid traveler who seeks out beaches whenever she can escape her routine. She's equally passionate about technology, staying current with emerging trends and innovations in the field.