Abacus Group Welcomes Elizabeth Kubycheck as Chief People Officer and Chief of Staff

Abacus Group Strengthens Leadership with Key Appointments

Abacus Group, a leader in managed IT and cybersecurity services for the financial sector, has made a significant announcement that could reshape its global people strategy. Elizabeth Kubycheck has been appointed as the new Chief People Officer (CPO) and Chief of Staff (CoS), bringing with her over 20 years of extensive experience in leadership and executive program management. This strategic hire is set to enhance Abacus Group’s initiatives as the company aims to scale its operations globally.

With her dual role, Kubycheck will oversee all aspects of the company's human resource programs, functions, and systems. This includes critical areas such as human resources (HR), employee benefits, recruiting, and talent management. Additionally, in her capacity as Chief of Staff, she will coordinate strategic business initiatives across the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), ensuring these efforts align with Abacus Group's long-term business objectives and overall value creation.

In her new position, Elizabeth's primary responsibilities will involve leading essential initiatives like annual strategic planning, employee career path development, company-wide communication enhancements, and improving global HR processes and key performance indicators (KPIs). A significant focus will rest on maintaining high employee retention rates and expanding the organization’s footprint in international markets in collaboration with the ELT.

Kubycheck joins Abacus Group from ATSG, where she was successfully serving as Executive Vice President and Chief People and Brand Officer. Her impressive background also includes senior roles at Bell Techlogix, CIBER, and DTAG T-Systems. In these capacities, she successfully developed global marketing strategies, communication mechanisms, people engagement projects, and led business continuity management efforts.

Expressing her enthusiasm about the role, Kubycheck stated, “I am honored to join Abacus Group during such an exciting phase of our growth. Our culture is the heartbeat of our global operations, and I look forward to driving initiatives that empower people and make Abacus Group the very best place to succeed in our industry.” She emphasized the importance of maximizing global workforce practices to attract and retain top talent in a highly competitive field.

In light of this appointment, Abacus Group’s CEO, Anthony J. D'Ambrosi, acknowledged Kubycheck’s exceptional skills in engaging with people and effectively driving talent management strategies. He remarked, “Elizabeth is a strong executive leader who can diversely align with our people across U.S. domestic and international operations. Her joining the leadership team perfectly aligns with our mission to be the leading managed IT services and cybersecurity provider within the financial services sector.”

As a provider of specialized IT and cybersecurity services, Abacus Group continues to cater to the unique needs of the financial services industry with its innovative offerings and the award-winning abacusFlex platform. This platform allows firms in finance to meet all their technology and security requirements on-demand, accommodating both current and future needs for cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.

Abacus Group operates from various locations, including New York, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, and other major cities across the U.S. and the U.K. With Kubycheck's leadership and vision, Abacus Group looks poised to enhance its operations further and ensure that it remains at the forefront of the financial services technology sector.

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