Howard Melnick
About Howard Melnick
Howard Melnick serves as the Executive Vice President and Global Chief Technology and Analytics Officer at Signet Jewelers, a position he has held since 2017. With a strong background in technology leadership and a focus on innovation, he has previously worked at major companies such as PepsiCo, Marriott International, and Ralph Lauren Corporation.
Work at Signet Jewelers
Howard Melnick serves as the Executive Vice President and Global Chief Technology and Analytics Officer at Signet Jewelers, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he has focused on building strong partnerships within IT and the business to enhance collaboration. Melnick has worked on simplifying IT processes to improve usability and has played a key role in enabling innovation and empowering growth in both core and new markets. He has accelerated the company's migration to cloud computing using Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure, implemented advanced analytics capabilities, and prioritized the hiring and retention of top IT talent to strengthen the IT department.
Education and Expertise
Howard Melnick holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Fordham Gabelli School of Business, where he studied Finance. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from Binghamton University. Melnick is a Certified Public Accountant, which complements his extensive experience in technology and analytics within various industries.
Background
Prior to his current role at Signet Jewelers, Howard Melnick held several significant positions in technology leadership. He worked at PepsiCo International as the Director of International Information Systems from 1990 to 1996. Following that, he served as Senior Vice President of Information Technology at Marriott International from 1996 to 2008. Melnick then transitioned to Ralph Lauren Corporation, where he was the Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer from 2008 until 2017.
Achievements
At Signet Jewelers, Howard Melnick has implemented several initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's technological capabilities. He has focused on re-imagining the digital customer experience and creating an agile IT culture centered on speed, performance, and innovation. His efforts have contributed to the overall growth and efficiency of the IT department, aligning technology strategies with business objectives.