07Oct

Curate Partners Announces New SVP, Alan Clark

Curate Partners Welcomes Alan Clark as Senior Vice President of Sales, Pushing Growth and Strategic Expansion

Strategic hire reinforces Curate Partners’ commitment to expanding its customer base, deepening client relationships, and strengthening consulting services

Alan Clark SVP Sales, Curate Partners, Curate Consulting Services

Woburn, MA | October 7th, 2024 – Curate Partners, a leading Talent Solutions and Consulting Services provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Clark as Senior Vice President of Sales. With over 20 years of leadership experience in Human Capital Management and a proven ability to drive business growth, Alan’s role will focus on expanding Curate Partners’ customer base, broadening its footprint within new and existing clients, and enhancing the company’s Consulting Service offerings.

Alan will play a pivotal role in Curate Partners’ strategy to strengthen its presence in key markets and build lasting relationships through innovative, client-centric solutions. His leadership will be instrumental in transforming client relationships into strategic partnerships, ensuring that Curate Partners delivers real value to its growing list of clients.

“Alan’s extensive background in driving revenue growth, expanding client portfolios, and elevating service offerings makes him an exceptional addition to our leadership team,” said Vijay Kukreja, Chief Consulting Officer at Curate Partners. “We are confident that Alan’s expertise will help us grow our customer base, expand into new markets, and continue delivering exceptional consulting services. His vision perfectly aligns with Curate Partners’ mission to deliver unparalleled outcomes for our clients.”

Before joining Curate Partners, Alan held key leadership roles at the largest staffing company globally, where he led transformative initiatives across various verticals. As Industry Group Head for Healthcare & Life Sciences, he managed a $225M+ portfolio, driving business growth across the Digital & IT vertical. Alan spearheaded the company’s transition from a geo-centric model to a vertical model, resulting in a 356% increase in pipeline opportunities and a more agile approach to meeting client needs. He also developed a Global EHR Center of Excellence, significantly expanding the company’s footprint in the UK & Ireland, and delivering substantial cost savings for clients.

In his role as Senior Vice President of Strategic Accounts & Industry Verticals, Alan expanded the company’s customer base and grew a $550M portfolio by 15% through innovative sales strategies and deepening client partnerships. Notably, he built a Health IT Mid-Market practice that generated over $30M annually, using EHR specialization as a strategic tool to enter new accounts. His leadership in these roles demonstrates his ability to drive sustainable growth while ensuring that consulting services remain a key focus.

“I am excited to join Curate Partners at this critical time in its growth journey,” said Alan. “My focus will be on expanding our customer base, deepening relationships with existing clients, and driving the continued evolution of our consulting services. Curate Partners has built a strong reputation for delivering real outcomes, and I’m eager to contribute to its ongoing success by fostering partnerships that deliver value and innovation.”

"Curate Partners has built a strong reputation for delivering real outcomes, and I’m eager to contribute to its ongoing success by fostering partnerships that deliver value and innovation."

“We’re thrilled to welcome a leader like Alan, who not only embodies our culture but also represents the rare qualities of a true Purple Squirrel—exceptional leadership, visionary thinking, and the ability to make a lasting impact,” said Sean Brady, Chief Operations Officer at Curate Partners. “His talent for building high-performing teams and aligning with our values makes him the perfect fit to drive innovation and deliver meaningful results for our clients.”

With his deep expertise in strategic sales leadership, business development, and team-building, Alan will be a key driver in Curate Partners’ efforts to expand its footprint and further strengthen its consulting services division. His commitment to cultivating high-performing teams and building inclusive internal cultures aligns seamlessly with Curate Partners’ core values.

About Curate Partners

Curate Partners is a Talent Solutions and Consulting Services provider specializing in helping businesses navigate today’s complex challenges. By offering expert consulting and adaptable staffing solutions, we deliver significant cost savings and optimize operations. Our focus on technology and comprehensive resources empowers businesses to achieve more with less, driving innovation and delivering real value to our clients.

Connect with Curate Partners today, and let’s start turning your vision into value

24Sep

Curate Partners Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Jim Bartro as Vice President of Consulting Services 

Curate Partners Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Jim Bartro as Vice President of Consulting Services

Strategic hire underscores Curate Partners' commitment to delivering exceptional value through innovative consulting solutions

Curate Partners Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Jim Bartro as Vice President of Consulting Services

Woburn, MA | September 24th, 2024 – Curate Partners, a leading Talent Solutions and Consulting Services provider, today announced the appointment of Jim Bartro as Vice President of Consulting Services. This strategic move reinforces the company’s focus on delivering real value to clients and accelerates the growth of its rapidly expanding Consulting Services division.

Under the leadership of Vijay Kukreja, Chief Consulting Officer, Curate Partners recently expanded its Consulting Services division. By focusing on a strategic approach built around key service pillars, this division has achieved significant growth in a short period, establishing the company as a fast-growing leader in the consulting market.

“Bringing Jim on board is a pivotal moment for Curate Partners,” said Vijay Kukreja. “His exceptional leadership and innovative mindset perfectly align with our mission to deliver unparalleled value to our clients. Jim is not just a seasoned professional in strategy, digital transformation, customer experience, product management, and IT; he is a true Purple Squirrel—a rare and invaluable asset in our industry. I am confident that his contributions will be transformative for both our clients and our company.”

Jim Bartro joins Curate Partners with over 15 years of experience in building successful products and leading high-performing teams. His expertise in business and IT strategy, data-driven approaches, agile product management, and customer experience (CX) will be instrumental in driving innovation and delivering exceptional results for clients.

"As a client I watched Curate grow and thrive, always impressed by their dedication to delivering not just talent solutions, but outcomes."

“I am thrilled to join Curate Partners at such an exciting time in the company’s evolution,” said Bartro. “As a client I watched Curate grow and thrive, always impressed by their dedication to delivering not just talent solutions, but outcomes. Their values and approach were so appealing I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to become a part of growing Curate further, enhancing our consulting offers and exceeding the expectations of new customers.”

Before joining Curate Partners, Bartro held key leadership roles at prominent healthcare and technology companies. At CVS Health, he led a team that supported the launch of the industry’s most adopted personal health record, expanding the patient base to millions within a few years. He also played a pivotal role in developing functionality to support the CVS MinuteClinic digital patient experience and oversaw the creation of an intelligent recommendation framework.

At athenahealth, Bartro was instrumental in founding the Product Operations Function, ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the company’s Electronic Health Records (EHR) and healthcare revenue cycle products. His experience in product management, provider strategy, and team leadership will be an asset to Curate Partners’ Consulting Services division.

As Curate Partners continues to expand its consulting services, the company is confident that Bartro’s leadership will solidify its position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to navigate today’s complex challenges.

About Curate Partners

Curate Partners is a Talent Solutions and Consulting Services provider specializing in helping businesses navigate today’s complex challenges. By offering expert consulting and adaptable staffing solutions, we deliver significant cost savings and optimize operations. Our focus on technology and comprehensive resources empowers businesses to achieve more with less, driving innovation and delivering real value to our clients.

Connect with Curate Partners today, and let’s start turning your vision into value

17Sep

A Decade of Curate Partners: Celebrating 10 Years!

A Decade of Curate Partners

Celebrating 10 Years!

Curate Partners began with a vision shared by five industry veterans who saw a unique opportunity in the rapidly changing world of digital transformation. Frustrated by the limitations of traditional recruiting models, we set out to create something different—an organization dedicated to finding and providing the best talent, with a people-first mindset.

At the heart of our mission is the pursuit of the elusive “Purple Squirrels”—dynamic innovation drivers with unique skills and a transformative mindset. These exceptional individuals are catalysts for change, driving the success of our clients’ digital transformation journeys. Inspired by William C. Taylor’s concept of “Vuja De,” we reimagined the recruitment landscape, developing a business model that prioritizes human connection over metrics and profits.

Over the past decade, we’ve embraced advancements in AI, automation, and analytics, while expanding our Curate Consulting Services to deliver transformative business outcomes. Through strategic alignment, deep expertise, and cutting-edge technologies like Private LLMs and Chatbots, we’ve enhanced efficiency and enriched customer experiences. By building high-performing teams, we’ve empowered our partners to achieve accelerated growth and maintain a competitive edge—all while staying true to our core values, “The Cur8.”

Our journey has been guided by a set of core values we call “The Cur8”:

  1. People first.
  2. Never compromise, ever.
  3. Conviction sells itself.
  4. Our passion is finding Purple Squirrels.
  5. Life is hard. Make business easy.
  6. Learn, earn, and return.
  7. Laugh as hard as you work.
  8. To whom much is given, much is expected.

These principles have shaped everything we do, driving us to continuously improve and innovate.

From being named the #1 Fastest Growing Private Company in Massachusetts to consistently earning recognition as one of the Best Places to Work For by BBJ, we’re proud of the journey we’ve shared with our partners and community.

As we look ahead, our commitment to our partners, our community through Curate Cares, and our exceptional team remains unwavering. A special thanks to our talented consultants—your pivotal role in this journey has consistently delivered exceptional value and earned deep appreciation from our partners. We’re excited for the next chapter and the successes it will bring!

Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals.