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  • Mel Batchelor is managing director of Campari Americas, overseeing around 500 people.
  • She's been "really focused on experience versus just climbing the corporate ladder."
  • She wants people to feel they can give honest feedback and not have to worry about retaliation.

Melanie Batchelor isn't afraid to ask what she can do better.

She's also not afraid to embrace the lateral career move.