Melita Cyril
Melita Cyril founded Q for Quinn to create organic, chemical-free socks and underwear after her son's eczema. A Rotman MBA and former derivatives trader/management consultant, she now leads the family business with her husband Nigel (COO). Mother of three, she builds healthy, sustainable essentials.
Melita Cyril's Bio
Melita Cyril founded Q for Quinn to create organic, chemical-free socks and underwear after her son's eczema revealed how many everyday clothes contain harsh chemicals. The brand, named for her children, started with socks and expanded into tights and underwear for the whole family.
A Rotman MBA and former derivatives trader and management consultant, Melita brings analytical rigor from her finance career to sustainable fashion. She launched Q for Quinn in 2016 from New York, where she lives with her husband and three children.
In 2024, Q for Quinn became a true family business when Melita's husband, Nigel Bastiampillai, joined full-time as Chief Operating Officer. Melita has also authored children's books, and she continues to draw inspiration from her own kids when designing new products.
Career Timeline
2013 — Earned MBA from Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto
MBA from University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management
2013 — Joined A.T. Kearney as Management Consultant
Started as Associate after MBA, advising global clients
2016 — Founded Q for Quinn
Launched sustainable fashion brand creating organic, chemical-free socks and underwear after son's eczema diagnosis
2018 — Published children's book 'The Contest'
Released first children's book as author
2024 — Husband Nigel Bastiampillai joined as COO at Q for Quinn
Q for Quinn became a true family business with Nigel joining full-time as Chief Operating Officer
