Desiree Melo

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Vice President Information Technology - Lead to Cash (CCEX), ERP and SAP S/4HANA Transformation at Honeywell

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Desiree Melo is the Vice President of IT at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, leading large-scale ERP modernization and SAP S/4HANA transformations. With over two decades of experience in digital technology and a background that includes an MBA in Project Management, she focuses on aligning major initiatives with strategic business goals.

Outside of her primary role, Desiree is passionate about advancing female leadership, reflected in her membership with Chief, a private network dedicated to supporting senior women leaders. She also contributes her expertise in digital transformation as a Board of Directors member for Delta Dental of Arkansas.

Unique fact: People who have worked with Desiree frequently describe her as a results-driven, high-impact, and relentless leader.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Informal

Friendly But Fast

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.  They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Topics They Care About

SAP S/4HANA Transformation
Currently leading Honeywell Aerospace's transformative initiative to reimagine enterprise systems and operations, and actively hiring experts for this large-scale program.
Digital Transformation
Her career is focused on transformative initiatives. She also advises on digital strategy, platform migration, and cloud journeys as a board member for Delta Dental.
Women in Leadership
A member of Chief, a private network designed to help more women rise into positions of power and to support them once they are there.

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Work History

11-2025
Vice President Information Technology - Lead to Cash (CCEX), ERP and SAP S/4HANA Transformation at Honeywell
12-2023 - 11-2025
Vice President and CIO, Digital Technology - Commercial & Customer Experience, e-commerce at Honeywell
9-2022
Director - Board of Directors at Delta Dental of Arkansas
7-2022 - 2-2024
Member at Chief
12-2021 - 11-2023
Head of Digital & Technology Strategy and Governance at Gap Inc.

Education

4-2023 - 7-2024
Chief Technology Officer from MIT Professional Education
2021 - 2021
Certificate Degree from Cornell University

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Insights For Selling To Desiree

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Desiree is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Desiree

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Desiree move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Desiree take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Desiree

Personality Compatibility


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