Heather Ace
CHRO / Executive Vice President Human Resources at Qualcomm
Qualcomm•San Diego County, California, United States
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Senior Executive leading People strategy, execution, people and teams for global, growth-oriented public companies in the technology, life sciences and medical device industries. Sweet spot is scaling people, processes and systems for innovation companies from early stage development to fully integrated global Fortune 500 companies. Well-versed in public company Board and Compensation and Talent Committee matters, including executive compensation (from design through say-on-pay). Global mindset and reach, including expat assignment in Europe and working across US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, India, China, Korea, Taiwan and Japan. Deep expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, cross-functional integration and employment law. Experienced people leader dedicated to building, motivating and developing people and teams. Strong bias towards action and demonstrated track record of simplifying complexity and driving results in transformational change situations.
Career Timeline
- PENN Entertainment, IncCurrentFeb 2026–Present· 9 mos
- Member, Board of DirectorsCurrentFeb 2026–Present
- QualcommCurrentMar 2020–Present· 6 yrs 8 mos
- Chief Human Resources Officer, Executive Vice President, Human ResourcesCurrentMar 2020–Present
- Chief Human Resources OfficerMar 2020–Present
- 2022–May 2025· 3 yrs 4 mos
- Member, Board of Directors2022–May 2025
- Jul 2016–Mar 2020· 3 yrs 8 mos
- CHRO / Senior Vice President, Human ResourcesJul 2016–Mar 2020
- Chief Human Resources OfficerJul 2016–Mar 2020
- 2016–Jul 2016· 6 mos
- Chief Human Resources Officer2016–Jul 2016
- CHRO / Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources2016–Jul 2016
- Feb 2015–2016· 11 mos
- Business Integration Leader - Volcano CorporationFeb 2015–2016
- Jun 2012–Feb 2015· 2 yrs 8 mos
- Chief Human Resources OfficerJun 2012–Feb 2015
- CHRO / Executive Vice President, Global Human ResourcesJun 2012–Feb 2015
- Oct 2004–Jun 2012· 7 yrs 8 mos
- Vice President of HR, Life Sciences2011–Jun 2012
- Vice President of HR, Cell Systems Division and Global Science and InnovationDec 2008–2011
- Vice President of HR, EMEA and IndiaNov 2007–Dec 2008
- Director, Human Resources, Mergers and Acquisitions2006–Nov 2007
- Employment Law CounselOct 2004–2006
- May 1996–Oct 2004· 8 yrs 5 mos
- Employment Law Partner/AssociateMay 1996–Oct 2004
Education
Juris Doctorate
Law
Santa Clara University School of LawTutorial
Jurisprudence - Philosophy of Law
University of OxfordBA
Law
UC Santa Barbara