Ashley Atherton
Business Impact Associate Director @ Grant Thornton | Driving HR Transformation, Strategic Alignment & Scalable Solutions | ex-Amex, ex-JPMC
- Role
- Business Impact Associate Director at Grant Thornton (US)
- Location
- Hoboken, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ashley Atherton
I’m a strategic leader who makes work better for people and for the business. With over a decade of experience across HR, Talent Acquisition, and DEI, I bring a proven track record of turning complex strategies into practical, high-impact solutions. Whether serving as a Chief of Staff or Program Manager, I lead with curiosity, clarity, and collaboration to build programs, partnerships, and processes that stick. I thrive in fast-moving environments where I can connect the dots, bring teams together and drive meaningful change.Highlights include:• Designed and led 10+ apprenticeship programs, driving 3x growth in business unit participation and a 30% improvement in performance outcomes• Partnered with 7 external organizations to expand inclusive hiring efforts and strengthen diverse talent pipelines• Developed and launched toolkits, recruiter trainings, and mentorship programs to support employee growth and improve the overall talent experience• Built governance and project management frameworks that enabled clearer executive decision-making and stronger cross-functional alignment• Streamlined processes and improved feedback channels, leading to higher stakeholder satisfaction and better program results• Led and coached high-performing teams to deliver on complex, enterprise-wide initiativesI’m passionate about simplifying complexity, scaling meaningful change, and helping people and organizations thrive.
Experience
Business Impact Associate Director
Nov 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US
Education
Bridgewater-Raritan High School
High School Diploma
Bryant University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management
Skills
- Outlook
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Public Speaking
- Management
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Project Coordination
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Business Planning
- Team Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Sharepoint
- Project Management
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
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