Heather Mackell
About Heather Mackell
Heather Mackell is a Negotiations and Contracts Executive at Alight Solutions in Denver, CO, with extensive experience in the information technology and services industry. She holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Current Role at Alight Solutions
Heather Mackell currently serves as the Negotiations and Contracts Executive at Alight Solutions in Denver, CO. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing contract negotiations, ensuring compliance, and managing multiple vendor agreements to optimize operational efficiency. Her role leverages her extensive expertise in contract management and strategic sourcing.
Previous Experience as Sr. Legal Consultant
From 2018 to 2021, Heather Mackell worked as a Senior Legal Consultant at Alight Solutions, also based in Denver, CO. During her tenure in this role, she provided valuable legal guidance on a range of issues related to contracts and vendor agreements, drawing on her in-depth knowledge of legal principles and negotiation strategies.
Senior Leadership Roles at Aon
Heather Mackell held several key positions at Aon. Notably, she was the Senior Director of Global Spend Management from 2013 to 2016, where she managed global procurement strategies. Prior to that, she served as the Director of Outsourcing Delivery from 2012 to 2013, focusing on efficient outsourcing solutions, and was the BPO Third Party Operations Lead at Aon Hewitt from 2005 to 2012, where she led third-party operational initiatives.
Early Career and Strategic Sourcing at Qwest Business Resources, Inc.
Before her tenure at Aon, Heather Mackell served as the Strategic Sourcing Lead Buyer in Procurement at Qwest Business Resources, Inc. from 1999 to 2005. Her responsibilities included strategic sourcing and procurement, laying the foundational skills that she would carry forward into more senior roles.
Educational Background
Heather Mackell holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Colorado at Boulder, which she earned in 1992 after two years of study. She also completed a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the same institution in 1990. These academic achievements provided her with a robust foundation in both legal studies and business management, which have been instrumental throughout her career.