Talent

The People That Power Performance.

Access Team Members:

Kate McComiskey
Vice President, Human Resources and Compliance
Kate Hardy
Associate Vice President, Talent Acquisition
Kim Powell
Advisor
Mission

To embed world-class talent that enhances performance, mitigates leadership risk, and creates durable value.

Case Studies

Three

strategic acquisitions driven expanding ASTP's regional footprint.

Thirteen

deals built & scaled in M&A pipeline at ASTP.

Lifted & Shifted

tools from ASTP to enhance Zeus integration process.

Nick Tierno recently transitioned from ASTP into his current role as VP of Corporate Development ACE at Zeus where he is supporting inorganic growth (M&A efforts) through sourcing, diligence, and deal execution activities

Significant Growth

driven in lead generation and improved acquisitions through campaign and channel optimization.

Enhanced  Performance

for conversions by streamlining lead management and leveraging insights from multiple channels.

Strong Email Engagement

maintained through strategic segmentation and refined communication workflows.

Elisa Giorgi is currently the VP of Marketing ACE at WagWay where she leads organic growth efforts through performance marketing strategies

Strategic Thinking

catalyzed for Playfly Cortex "Skybox" implementation.

Narrative & Storyboard

created for Playfly.

Chief of Staff

promotion received to execute material calue creation initiatives.

Robert Eckstein is currently Chief of Staff ACE at Playfly where he supports the office of the CEO and strategic execution of key initiatives

Executive Recruitment

Helping to find the right leaders, fill key roles faster, and build the teams that move the business forward.

The Challenge

The Reality

Even strong operators struggle to attract and hire the right talent fast enough.

The Result

Roles stay open too long, teams stretch thin, and execution slows.

The A2C Solution

Access helps portfolio leaders stay ahead of hiring needs by building a living, cross-portfolio leadership pipeline.

  • Align with management to anticipate upcoming talent needs.
  • Define role success profiles and requirements to clarify what “great” looks like.
  • Source candidates through Access’ network and trusted search partners.
  • Coordinate third-party search firm activity for efficiency and alignment.
  • Partner with management to asses leaders and manage interview coordination.
  • Where beneficial, engage Access’ functional experts to support assessment.
  • Facilitate offer management to accelerate hiring decisions.

Align with management to anticipate upcoming talent needs.

Define role success profiles and requirements to clarify what “great” looks like.

Source candidates through Access’ network and trusted search partners.

Coordinate third-party search firm activity for efficiency and alignment.

Partner with management to asses leaders and manage interview coordination.

Where beneficial, engage Access’ functional experts to support assessment.

Facilitate offer management to accelerate hiring decisions.

The Impact

Speed

Critical roles filled faster and with greater confidence.

Strength

A strengthened leadership pipeline to support growth and succession needs.

Quality

Access to top-tier leadership talent.

Talent Assesment

Helping leaders identify where their teams are strong, where they need support, and how to prepare for what’s ahead.

The Challenge

The Reality

Most companies rely on intuition, to evaluate their current and future team.

The Result

The wrong people end up in the wrong seats, leaving capability gaps hidden until they slow execution or growth.

The A2C Solution

Access provides a structured, objective approach to talent evaluation, to give leaders a clear view of team strengths, gaps, and readiness for what’s next.

  • Access proven assessment tools that evaluate leadership skills and potential.
  • Get clear visibility into role fit, readiness, and future needs.
  • Receive straightforward recommendations to guide development.
  • Engage in regular check-ins to maintain alignment with where Ithe business is headed.

Align with management to anticipate upcoming talent needs.

Define role success profiles and requirements to clarify what “great” looks like.

Source candidates through Access’ network and trusted search partners.

Coordinate third-party search firm activity for efficiency and alignment.

Partner with management to asses leaders and manage interview coordination.

Where beneficial, engage Access’ functional experts to support assessment.

Facilitate offer management to accelerate hiring decisions.

The Impact

Clarity

Clear understanding of leadership strengths and development needs.

Alignment

Stronger alignment between people, roles, and business priorities.

Confidence

Confident succession planning and leadership continuity through every stage of growth.

The ACE Program

Helping companies build the next generation of leaders - ready to deliver from day one.

The Challenge

The Reality

Smaller companies often struggle to attract and develop high-potential talent.

The Result

Without strong emerging leaders, teams face execution gaps, slower growth, and limited succession options for the future.

The A2C Solution

Access identifies, builds, and supports a connected pipeline of emerging leaders with the structure and resources they need to make an immediate impact.

  • Identify, recruit, and assess high-potential emerging talent.
  • Assess junior operating partner performance with company leadership.
  • Provide active mentorship, functional training, and hands-on development.
  • Foster a strong network that encourages collaboration, mobility, and engagement.
  • Create a portfolio-wide bench of future leaders ready to step into key roles.

Align with management to anticipate upcoming talent needs.

Define role success profiles and requirements to clarify what “great” looks like.

Source candidates through Access’ network and trusted search partners.

Coordinate third-party search firm activity for efficiency and alignment.

Partner with management to asses leaders and manage interview coordination.

Where beneficial, engage Access’ functional experts to support assessment.

Facilitate offer management to accelerate hiring decisions.

The Impact

Access

Access to a bench of emerging leaders ready to take on critical roles.

Speed

Faster execution via leaders who understand the Access model and expectations.

Continuity

Stronger continuity as ACEs move, grow, and lead within the ecosystem.

A2C Enablement

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