About Us

Melo Associates is the ultimate hiring hub for Revenue Protection and Expansion roles—and the recognized leader in this space.

Since 2016, we’ve been trusted by high-growth companies to deliver top-tier talent across individual contributors, middle management, and executive roles. Our expertise spans Customer Success, Professional Services, Support, Sales, and more—functions that protect and expand revenue at every stage.

We’re proud to be award-winning, but even more proud of the trust we’ve built and the value we consistently deliver. Beyond recruitment, we actively contribute to the community through thought leadership, hands-on events, and practical tools that help teams hire smarter and grow stronger. We don’t just keep up with industry shifts—we help shape them.

The pearl in our logo symbolizes our commitment to integrity, clarity, and loyalty—values that shape how we operate and how we show up for our clients and candidates.

Our mission is to create opportunities that are mutually beneficial, embracing the strengths and values of both individual and organization, ensuring professional satisfaction is a two-way street.

Swati Garg, Founder and CEO

Swati Garg is a female serial entrepreneur who started her first venture in 2016 when she brought to life her vision of Melo Associates, the ultimate hiring hub specializing in Revenue Protection and Expansion roles. In alignment with her emphasis in Customer Success, she also co-founded CuSP: A Chicago Customer Success Community, designed to build a robust Customer Success community through knowledge sharing, networking, and regular meetups.

Swati, individually and on behalf of Melo Associates, has been highlighted across multiple platforms including being named one of SmartKarrot’s Top 50 Customer Success Influencers, one of USA Today’s Top 10 Recruiting Experts, was featured in Yahoo! Finance, and Melo Associates was named a 2023 Stevie Awards Winner. Swati was also named a (Top 100) 2023 & 2024 ‘SuccessCoaching Customer Success Thought Leader’ as well as a (Top 25) 2024 EverAfter ‘Most Creative Customer Success Leader.

When Swati is not running Melo Associates she is creating something new or thinking about what else she can create, traveling, speaking, trying new restaurants, or spending time with her friends and family.

Our Values:
To Listen, Be Empathetic, and Work with Integrity

Our Energy:
Focused, Determined

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Our Method:
Professional, Approachable, and Results Driven