Melissa Ackerman
About Melissa Ackerman
Melissa Ackerman is a Vice President of Sales with extensive experience in designing solutions and launching products to market. She currently works at Hinge Health and has held various leadership roles in sales and solution architecture across multiple organizations since 2008.
Current Role at Hinge Health
Melissa Ackerman serves as the Associate Vice President of Sales at Hinge Health, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she operates in the Greater Chicago Area and is responsible for driving sales strategies and initiatives. Her expertise in designing solutions and launching products to market is integral to her contributions at Hinge Health. She previously held the role of Regional Vice President of Sales at the same company from 2019 to 2021, further solidifying her leadership in the sales domain.
Previous Experience at Aon and Alight Solutions
Prior to her tenure at Hinge Health, Melissa Ackerman accumulated extensive experience in sales and solution architecture at Aon and Alight Solutions. She worked at Aon Hewitt from 2008 to 2017, where she held various positions, including Defined Benefits Solution Architect, Vice President, Sales Executive, and Solution Architect Leader. Following her time at Aon, she served as Vice President, Sales Executive at Alight Solutions from 2017 to 2019. This background provided her with a strong foundation in sales strategy and client engagement.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Ackerman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Northwestern University. Her educational background supports her analytical skills and expertise in architecting next-generation strategies for organizations. She is known for her ability to establish business case ROI and proof of concept builds, which are essential in her roles within sales and solution architecture.
Professional Achievements
Throughout her career, Melissa Ackerman has developed a compelling track record of bringing creative solutions to market across various industries. She is recognized for creating a high-performance culture of collaboration and accountability within her teams. Her experience includes working with Fortune 500 clients on HR operation model evolution, benefits program changes, M&A integration plans, and talent engagement, demonstrating her capability to navigate changing market dynamics.