Value-driven leadership – a conversation with Fleur Studd, Market Lane — 5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality

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In today’s episode, we’re speaking with Fleur Studd, co-founder of Australia's Market Lane and Melbourne Coffee Merchants.

Established in Melbourne in 2009, Market Lane is a highly-respected specialty roaster and retailer with ten outlets across the city. Since its inception, the company has placed a strong emphasis on responsible business practices, and in 2022 achieved B-Corp certification with an impressive score of 96.8. Fleur is also the founder and director of green coffee importers – Melbourne Coffee Merchants.

In this conversation, Fleur shares how she maintains a values-based approach as her business grows, the importance of building a strong, purpose-driven team and how the influence of mentors has shaped her leadership style.

Credits music: "XO" by Millie Bushell in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective

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