Melanie Grover
About Melanie Grover
Melanie Grover serves as the Executive Director of HR Executive Services & Reward Governance at UBS, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in law and extensive experience in governance and compensation, she advises the UBS Group AG Board of Directors on global reward topics.
Current Position at UBS
Melanie Grover serves as the Executive Director of HR Executive Services & Reward Governance at UBS. She has held this position since 2019, overseeing the strategic management of employment legal matters within the organization. In her role, she supports the drafting and production of the UBS annual Compensation Report for the Annual General Meeting, ensuring compliance and transparency for shareholders. Additionally, she advises the UBS Group AG Board of Directors Compensation Committee on global reward and compensation topics, coordinating with various divisions including Company Secretary, Executive Board Office, HR, Finance, and Audit.
Previous Experience at UBS and AIG
Prior to her current role at UBS, Melanie Grover worked as the Director of Group Internal Audit from 2016 to 2019 in the Zürich Area, Switzerland. Before joining UBS, she was employed at AIG as the Global Policy Governance Manager for one year in New York City from 2015 to 2016. Her experience in these roles contributed to her expertise in governance and compliance within the financial services sector.
Legal Background and Education
Melanie Grover has a strong legal background, having worked in various capacities within law firms and legal institutions. She served as a Law Clerk at Ween & Kozek, LLP, and as a Paralegal at Carlton Fields, P.A. She also worked as an Associate Attorney at Fabiani Cohen & Hall, LLP from 2011 to 2015. Her academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School, a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies, Psychology, and Sociology from Manhattanville College, and a Certificate in Population Movement and Human Rights from the International Institute of Human Rights.
Educational Qualifications
Melanie Grover's educational journey includes a diploma from Bingham High School, followed by a Bachelor of Arts degree from Manhattanville College, where she studied Legal Studies, Psychology, and Sociology. She then pursued a Juris Doctor at Brooklyn Law School, focusing on International Law and Legal Studies. Additionally, she attended Duke University School of Law for 11 months, specializing in International Law and Legal Studies, and completed a certificate program in Human Rights at the International Institute of Human Rights.
Professional Skills and Interests
With over 35 years of experience in ice hockey and more than 10 years in yoga, Melanie Grover possesses a diverse range of skills and interests outside her professional career. Her extensive experience in sports and wellness complements her legal and governance expertise, contributing to her holistic approach to leadership and management within the corporate environment.