About NextAccess
Experienced operators guiding organizations through AI transformation with expertise, empathy, and exceptional results
Our Purpose
AI transformation will reshape how organizations operate and the roles people play. Our mission and vision guide us in helping organizations navigate this change successfully.
Our Mission
To guide organizations through AI transformation by fostering sustainable change that optimizes operational excellence while ensuring individuals are engaged, upskilled, and empowered to flourish.
Our Vision
A world where organizations harness AI capabilities while successfully transitioning their workforce for the future. Where change is managed thoughtfully, employees are positioned for success, and AI transformation creates sustainable value for businesses and the people who drive them forward.
Our Core Values
These principles guide how we work with clients and approach every transformation challenge
Extraordinary Culture
Our culture thrives on exceptional people who value collective wisdom, curiosity, diverse perspectives, and ethics.
Thought Leadership
We challenge traditional thinking, promote bold ideas, and provide fresh solutions to unlock the potential of our clients.
Client Alignment
Our clients' interests are paramount. We are committed to intellectual honesty, candor, pragmatism, and mutual respect.
Positive Impact
We embrace innovation, agility, and adaptability rooted in business fundamentals to drive exceptional results.
Our Experts
Seasoned professionals who've led organizations through transformation and bring deep operational expertise to every engagement
Tina Chatalas
Senior Partner
Tina is a strategic advisor and former global brand executive who helps organizations unlock growth through innovation, marketing, and go-to-market strategy. With over 25 years of experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, mid-market firms, and private equity-backed ventures, she brings a rare combination of operational insight, commercial creativity, and boardroom credibility. Tina’s career includes senior roles at Unilever, IFF, GfK, and leading strategy firms—where she led brand transformation, product innovation, and global market development across B2B and B2C sectors. Today, she works with executive teams to embed AI into brand and growth strategies that drive measurable business impact. Tina holds an MBA from The Wharton School, a BA from Yale, and an executive certificate from MIT.
Clint Compton
Senior Partner
Clint is a technology transformation architect who blends deep technical expertise with pragmatic business leadership. He has held global technology executive roles at GM and HP, mastered enterprise CRM and pricing platforms during a decade at Dell, and guided digital and revenue transformations across private equity and Fortune 500 clients. Clint’s experience includes streamlining RevOps systems, designing omnichannel e-commerce models, and building KPI frameworks—with a consistent focus on helping clients translate complex digital investments into real-world business impact. He holds a BBA in MIS from UT Austin. Before starting his business career, Clint played professional baseball for the Padres, Rangers, and Giants.
Dorothea Herrey
Senior Partner
Dorothea is a business builder and strategic advisor who helps C-suite leaders navigate transformation with clarity, speed, and impact. She has built, scaled, and led global businesses at The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, served as Chief Revenue Officer of a fintech startup, and advised companies ranging from early-stage ventures to global brands. With deep experience growing P&Ls and leading cross-functional teams, Dorothea brings expertise in strategy, operations, marketing, and revenue growth. Earlier in her career, she worked in venture capital and strategy consulting. Today, Dorothea helps organizations translate AI’s potential into tangible business value, equipping leaders for what’s next. She holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BA from Middlebury College.
Tasha Huebner
Senior Partner
Tasha is a strategic advisor who helps organizations bring clarity to complexity through customer insight, strategic messaging, and cross-functional alignment. With over 25 years of experience spanning Fortune 500 technology, healthcare, and industrial firms, she has led initiatives across marketing, communications, and go-to-market strategy to support growth and transformation. Tasha has advised clients including Microsoft, Cisco, Accenture, GE, and Unilever. Her work blends analytical rigor with narrative skill—helping leaders drive change with confidence. Tasha holds an MBA from Wharton, an MA in Russian Studies from University of Chicago, an MA in Political Science and Ukrainian History from Kyiv State University, and a BA from Hamilton College.
Scott Kosch
CEO
A veteran investor and entrepreneur, Scott is an advisor to leading private equity and venture capital firms. With over 25 years of mentoring CEOs, he is uniquely positioned to guide organizations through AI transformation initiatives that deliver measurable ROI. Scott is an investor in VC-backed technology companies spanning software, hardware, energy, healthcare, and deep tech. In addition to his professional work, he serves as Chapter Co-Chair of the Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Alumni Association, Board Chair of the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies, Board Member of the Randall Lewis Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Scott holds an MBA in Private Equity Finance from The Wharton School and a BA in Economics and Psychology from Claremont McKenna College.
Dario Priolo
Senior Partner
Dario is a senior marketing and strategy leader with a track record of driving growth across B2B technology, life sciences, healthcare, and professional services. A five-time CMO, he has led marketing and product innovation for global sales performance firms and advised more than 100 organizations—from Fortune 500s to high-growth startups—on brand positioning, revenue growth, and go-to-market strategy. Dario has played a key role in six PE-backed exits, including the successful sale of his own online training venture. At NextAccess, he brings deep expertise to scaling AI initiatives across complex organizations while ensuring cultural alignment and sustainable adoption. He earned an MBA from The Wharton School and holds a B.Eng. from McGill University.
Valerie VanDerzee
Senior Partner
With 25 years of leadership experience in financial services—at Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, CLSA, and emerging fintech companies—Valerie brings a proven ability to help organizations navigate disruption, embrace change, and unlock growth. She builds enduring partnerships by deeply understanding what matters to stakeholders and crafting tailored solutions across business lines, asset classes, and geographies. Valerie’s strength is in leading large complex organizations to embrace change, disrupt from within, and advance through new technologies and business models. She leverages data, analytics, and AI to align partners, maximize collaboration, and uncover new client opportunities. She holds an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School and a BA in History and Literature from Harvard.
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