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Nick Melka

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VP, Strategy & Transformation at CKE Restaurants, Inc.
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Nick Melka is a seasoned strategy and transformation executive specializing in private equity portfolio operations. He drives growth and value creation within the food, restaurant, and consumer goods sectors, leveraging his experience from roles at CKE Restaurants, TSG Consumer Partners, and GoTo Foods. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University.

During his time at Columbia, Nick was a defensive lineman for the universitys Division I football team and a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He was noted for his resilience and commitment to his teammates, publicly stating he would never quit on them despite on-field struggles.

He was a featured guest on the "Work Inspired Podcast, " where he discussed trends and transformation within the food industry, focusing on the intricacies of chocolate and food science.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
VP, Strategy & Transformation
Job Level
Senior
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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PE Value Creation
Specializes in driving topline and EBITDA growth for private equity portfolio companies, with experience supporting firms like Roark Capital and Advent International.
Business Transformation
Leads transformation initiatives, having served as Chief Transformation Officer at IRCA Group and spoken on the topic as a podcast guest.
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Work history

9-2025
VP, Strategy & Transformation
CKE Restaurants, Inc.
9-2024 - 9-2025
Value Creation Lead (Operating Partners Group)
TSG Consumer Partners
5-2023 - 8-2024
Chief Transformation Officer, Americas
IRCA Group
3-2022 - 4-2023
Sr. Director, Corporate Strategy & M&A
GoTo Foods
5-2021 - 2-2022
Director, Corporate Strategy & M&A
GoTo Foods
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Education
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Columbia University
2006 - 2010
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