Professional Overview
Melanie Ullmann is an accomplished talent acquisition executive with extensive international experience leading talent strategy and recruitment initiatives for global organizations. As the Director of Talent Acquisition International at Crocs and HEYDUDE, she oversees talent acquisition operations across EMEA, LATAM, India, and APAC regions, driving innovative workforce planning and executive search solutions to support the company's international growth.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In her current role as Director, Talent Acquisition International at Crocs and HEYDUDE, Melanie is responsible for spearheading the company's talent acquisition efforts across Europe, Latin America, India, and the Asia-Pacific region. She leads a team of recruitment professionals to identify, attract, and onboard top-caliber talent to support the organization's aggressive global expansion. Melanie's strategic approach and data-driven insights have enabled Crocs and HEYDUDE to build high-performing, diverse teams and achieve significant business objectives.
Career Progression
Melanie brings over 15 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, people operations, and global HR consulting. Prior to her current role, she served as the Director of Talent Acquisition EMEA, LATAM & India for Crocs and HEYDUDE, and held senior-level talent acquisition and HR positions at organizations such as TalentWheel, Invitae, IDEXX, and WEX. Throughout her career, Melanie has demonstrated a proven track record of designing and implementing successful talent strategies that drive business growth and transformation.
Academic Background
Melanie holds a Bachelor's degree in International Hospitality Management from the Hotel School The Hague in the Netherlands. She has also completed specialized training in HR Information Systems, Talent Management, and Strategic Workforce Planning.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent acquisition and workforce planning
- Global recruitment strategy and operations
- Employer branding and candidate experience
- HR technology implementation and optimization
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Talent management and succession planning
- People operations and change management
Professional Impact
At Crocs and HEYDUDE, Melanie has led the development and implementation of a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to support the company's rapid international expansion. Under her leadership, the talent acquisition team has achieved significant improvements in time-to-hire, quality of hire, and diversity representation, contributing to Crocs' and HEYDUDE's continued market dominance.
Conclusion
With her extensive global expertise, strategic mindset, and proven track record of success, Melanie Ullmann is a highly valuable asset to Crocs and HEYDUDE. She continues to drive innovative talent solutions that enable the organization to attract, develop, and retain the best-in-class talent needed to fuel its international growth and market leadership.
