ace Talent Curators

What ace Talent Curators does

ace Talent Curators, LLC is a privately held contingent staffing and interim executive placement firm headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, founded in 2019. It is a sister brand to Protis Global within the MRINetwork of 325+ global search firms, and operates exclusively in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) vertical — food & beverage, adult beverage, cannabis, and lifestyle sectors. The firm places interim executives, fractional leaders, and contract consultants in functions including Finance, HR, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and IT, with engagements averaging 7+ months and 28% of placed consultants converting to permanent hires.

The company's core asset is a proprietary network of 100,000+ pre-vetted CPG professionals built over more than 30 years through legacy search operations, enabling a stated 5-day average time to present qualified candidates and an average of 2 interviews per successful placement. There is no proprietary software platform; operational differentiation stems from the human-curated network, multi-step vetting (credentials, work history, competency-based interviews), and ongoing MRINetwork cross-referrals. Service variants include W2 contract placement (with full benefits), 1099 independent contractor placement, contract-to-hire, fractional executive, and interim executive services.

Revenue is generated on a usage-based hourly bill rate model with no retainer, upfront fees, or minimum-hour commitments. Clients are invoiced only for approved hours worked, with the rate covering consultant pay, employer payroll taxes, W2 benefits, workers' compensation, and ace's service margin. The go-to-market is sales-led via direct outreach, referral/MRINetwork partnerships, content marketing (blog, CPG News Roundup, podcast), and a structured aceInsider referral program. The firm serves a roster of enterprise and mid-market consumer brands including Hostess, Pernod Ricard, Proximo Spirits, Lucas Bols, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Mark Anthony Brands, Nutrabolt, Wilton Brands, Malk Organic, Mezzetta, and Cookies.

Name

ace Talent Curators

Legal name

ace Talent Curators, LLC

Website

https://acetalentcurators.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ace Talent Curators is a CPG-focused contingent staffing firm placing interim, fractional, and contract executives for consumer brands in food & beverage, adult beverage, cannabis, and lifestyle sectors, leveraging a 100,000+ pre-vetted candidate network built over 30+ years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Staffing & Talent Placement

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Agent of Record (AOR) / Contractor Engagement Services (BPACAGAB)

Keywords

• Executive staffing services
• Interim executive placement
• Contract staffing
• Fractional executive hiring
• Consumer goods recruiting

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Contingent Staffing – Hourly Bill Rate: ace Talent Curators charges clients a single hourly bill rate per consultant. The bill rate is all-inclusive — covering the consultant's pay, employer payroll taxes, W2 benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k), workers' compensation, and ace's service margin. There are no retainer, upfront, or minimum-hour fees. Clients are invoiced only for approved hours worked.
2. Contract-to-Hire: The firm also facilitates contract-to-hire arrangements, where clients evaluate a consultant's on-the-job fit before extending a full-time offer. This is billed on the same hourly model during the contract phase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ace Talent Curators provides contingent staffing and interim executive placement services for consumer brands. It matches pre-vetted CPG professionals — covering Finance, HR, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and IT roles from individual contributor through C-suite — to client companies on a contract, contract-to-hire, or fractional basis. Engagements are billed as a single all-inclusive hourly rate with no retainer, upfront fee, or minimum-hour commitment.

Product overview

ace Talent Curators is a specialized contingent staffing and interim executive placement firm serving consumer brands across food & beverage, adult beverage, cannabis, lifestyle, and consumer goods sectors. The company operates as a single unified service platform offering flexible talent solutions including interim management, contract staffing, and fractional executive placement. The core offering centers on matching pre-vetted executive consultants from a proprietary network (built over 30+ years) with client companies needing short-term leadership. Key product variants include W2 employee placement (with full benefits), 1099 independent contractor placement, and contract-to-hire arrangements. The company also offers interim executives (full-time, defined periods) versus fractional executives (part-time, multi-client engagements), plus an aceInsider referral program. ace Talent Curators is a sister brand to Protis Global (full-service permanent executive search) and part of the MRI Network of 325+ search firms worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interim Management & Contract Staffing Services Short-term executive talent placement providing skilled contract professionals for interim management, contingent workforce, and skilled contract talent needs across consumer brands.
• Consultant Matching & Placement Services Placement services matching businesses with interim executives including National Accounts Sales Consultants, E-Commerce Specialists, Supply Chain Consultants, Interim GM - Beverage, Interim CFOs, Software Project Managers, Organizational Development Consultants, and Fractional CMOs.
• W2 Contract Placement W2 employee placement where ace Talent Curators acts as employer of record, managing payroll, taxes, and providing benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) access.
• 1099 Independent Contractor Placement Independent contractor placement for consultants operating as 1099 workers who manage their own taxes and benefits, with ace handling classification determination and compliance.
• Contract-to-Hire Engagements Temporary-to-permanent placement structure allowing clients to evaluate consultant fit before extending full-time offers, particularly common for Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and Supply Chain roles.
• Fractional Executive Services Part-time executive leadership for companies needing senior expertise without full-time commitment, with executives splitting time across multiple clients on an ongoing basis.
• Interim Executive Services Full-time executive placement in a single role for defined periods (typically 3-12 months) to fill leadership gaps during transitions, searches, or turnarounds.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-day average time to identify and present qualified talent to clients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Protis GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProtis Global is ace Talent Curators' sister company within the MRINetwork. While Protis Global handles retained executive search for permanent C-suite, VP, and director-level placements, ace Talent Curators handles contingent staffing — contract, contract-to-hire, fractional executives, and interim consultants. Both brands draw from the same talent network built over 30+ years, allowing clients to access full-time and flexible workforce solutions through a single relationship.
• MRINetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerace Talent Curators is part of MRINetwork, a global recruitment firm network of over 325+ search firms worldwide. This membership provides access to a broad referral ecosystem, talent sharing, and industry recognition programs (including the Pacesetter, Branta, and Highest Growth Revenue awards).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MRS (MarketSearch Recruitment): CPG-focused executive search and staffing firm with similar vertical specialization in food, beverage, and consumer goods leadership placements.
• Vaco: Contract staffing and consulting firm placing interim and fractional executives across finance, IT, operations, and supply chain. Comparable in offering W2/1099 contract placement with employer-of-record services and contract-to-hire arrangements.
• 80Twenty: CPG-specialized recruitment firm offering direct hire, contract, and executive search across consumer goods, retail, and e-commerce. Closely comparable to ace in vertical focus and contract staffing model serving similar brand customers.
• Aquent: Specialized staffing firm for marketing, creative, and digital talent offering contract, contract-to-hire, and managed services. Comparable in placing fractional and contract professionals with employer-of-record capabilities.
• Protis Global: Sister company to ace Talent Curators within MRINetwork, providing retained executive search for permanent C-suite, VP, and director-level placements in CPG. Both brands draw from the same 30+ year talent network, making this the closest direct comparable in service offering and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Insight Global: Large-scale staffing and managed services provider placing contract professionals across IT, finance, accounting, and engineering. Comparable employer-of-record contract model though with broader industry exposure than ace's CPG niche.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with practice areas spanning consumer markets, including interim leadership and on-demand talent solutions. Comparable in servicing senior-level CPG leadership needs.
• Robert Half: Largest publicly traded specialized staffing firm, placing contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent talent across finance, accounting, technology, and administrative roles. Comparable in contract staffing and AOR model but with much broader industry coverage.
• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm with major executive search and professional placement practice. Comparable in placing senior executives and interim leaders but operates at much larger scale and across all industries.

Regional players

• The HT Group: Texas-based commercial staffing firm offering contract, direct hire, and payrolling services across light industrial, office, and professional placements. Comparable W2/1099 contract staffing model though with broader industry and regional focus than ace's CPG specialization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/acetalent_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ace.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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