Molly Hiller

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Growth Operators®

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Direction & Growth

Sets the strategic direction of Growth Operators and leads the firm’s continued growth, innovation, and expansion.

Operational Leadership

Builds the people, processes, and operating discipline required to deliver consistently, strengthen performance, and scale effectively.

Client Leadership

Establishes trusted client relationships and leads teams in delivering practical solutions, exceptional service, and measurable outcomes.

Solution Innovation & Transformation

Leads the development of nextLEVEL®, Growth Operators’ foundational transformation assessment, helping leadership teams identify gaps, clarify priorities, and build actionable roadmaps for growth.

Organizational Leadership & Talent Development

Develops leaders and teams while strengthening the culture, capabilities, and accountability required for long-term success.

BEFORE GROWTH OPERATORS
  • Arthur Andersen LLP
    • Senior Associate
  • Target Corporation
    • Accountant
ALMA MATER
  • University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
    • BS, Accounting
  • CPA Inactive
    • Certification
Something You Should Know
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The best part of my role at Growth Operators is the opportunity to meet new people through their business needs and connecting them to our outstanding team. Outside of Growth Operators, I enjoy spending quality family time boating on Lake Minnetonka.

Molly Hiller is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Growth Operators, an operator-led professional services and advisory firm serving middle-market and private-equity-backed companies nationwide.

Since joining the firm in 2012, Molly has helped shape its client delivery model, operations, talent, strategy, and growth. Before becoming CEO, she served as President and Chief Financial Officer, leading the firm’s financial and operational performance through some of the strongest growth in its history—including five consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list.

Molly’s vision also led to the development of nextLEVEL®, Growth Operators’ foundational transformation assessment, which helps leadership teams uncover gaps, clarify priorities, and create an actionable roadmap for growth.

As CEO, Molly is expanding the firm’s people, capabilities, and client impact while advancing an AI-first mindset across how Growth Operators works and delivers value. Her leadership combines operational discipline, entrepreneurial experience, and a deep commitment to the relationships and culture that define Growth Operators.

STRENGTHS

  • Leadership
  • Client Service
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Collaborative
  • Strategic
  • Problem Solver
Growth Operators is committed to delivering exceptional professional service to our clients, and just as importantly, being an outstanding employer to our dedicated team. Our goal is to be a place where talented people can do their best work.

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