Professor Albert Mellam
Dr Albert Mellam is a distinguished academic and corporate leader with extensive experience in academia, executive management and governance. He is a part-time academic at the University of Papua New Guinea’s (UPNG) School of Business and Public Policy, supervising and lecturing in strategy, corporate leadership and corporate governance.
Previously, he served as the 11th Vice Chancellor of UPNG and held key academic roles, including Founding Executive Dean of the School of Business and Public Policy. He has also been the Chair of Credit Corporation and the first Papua New Guinean Executive Director of the Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (now Chamber of Resources and Energy).
Dr Mellam has held board positions in major public and private sector organisations such as Nambawan Super Limited, Brian Bell Group, Investment Promotion Authority and Kumul Consolidated Holdings. Additionally, he has served in advisory roles for the PNG government and international academic bodies like the Association of Asia Pacific Business Schools.
Academically, he holds a PhD in Psychology from the Australian National University, a Master of Science from the University of Stirling (UK), and a Graduate Diploma in Knowledge Economy from Singapore Management University. His research focuses on management, business strategy and the hydrocarbon and mineral industries, with publications in reputable journals and co-authored books.
Dr Mellam is an active member of several global professional organisations, including the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Global and Oceania Development Network, Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools and the Commonwealth of Nations Open Universities.
