Melanie Hill is Head of Innovation & Strategy at Ace Hardware, where she leads enterprise-wide growth initiatives at the intersection of consumer insight, technology, and business transformation. A seasoned strategist and innovation leader, she is helping shape Ace's evolving AI strategy, guiding how emerging technologies can enhance customer experiences, accelerate decision-making, and drive growth.

Prior to Ace, Melanie spent nearly a decade at Weber, where she built and scaled the company's connected products business and led the launch of Weber Connect, winner of the CES Best Connected Home Product Award. She also held leadership roles at Procter & Gamble, driving brand growth through data-driven marketing and innovation.

Beyond her corporate work, Melanie serves as Board Chair of the National Runaway Safeline and is a passionate advocate for leadership, innovation, and meaningful change. She holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a BS from Stanford University.