Vision
Aster & Atlas, a premier advisory firm, specializes in guiding global companies through market entry, supply chain setup, and government relations. Our mission is to transform vision into impactful strategies, fostering client growth with clarity, confidence, and long-lasting results.
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Collectively we believe: That business decisions are deeply human. That clarity and vision is more sustainable than output and speed. That growth, when guided with care, can last.
Aster & Atlas was created to bring calm, grounded guidance to complex moments in business.
Whether a company is entering a new market, preparing for an exit, or simply re-aligning around a shift, our role is to provide clarity, structure, and space to make meaningful decisions — without pressure or pretense.
We walk beside our clients, not ahead of them.
The collective
Meet Our Team
Our team is a fusion of grounded experience and global perspective. We bring together experts in government relations, manufacturing, and strategic expansion — each with a track record of guiding companies through complex growth journeys. Think of us as your navigators: part map, part compass, all in.
Tina Waddington
Founding Partner
Tina’s career spans diplomacy, government relations, and cross-border strategy — advising clients through complex transitions across both public and private sectors. Her strength lies in navigating ambiguity with steadiness and care.
At Aster & Atlas, she supports clients in everything from market positioning to strategic exits — always with an emphasis on alignment, timing, and trust. She believes in clarity over noise, and relationships that outlast any transaction.
Clif Conley
Founding Partner
Clif brings over 20+ years of experience in global supply chain, manufacturing, program management, and global account management working with some of the worlds biggest brands at scale and across industries. His strength lies in structure — helping clients build the systems and partnerships that bring long-term vision into real-world form.
At Aster & Atlas, Clif works closely with clients navigating physical expansion, geopolitical shifts, corporate strategy, and operational excellence. He’s also deeply committed to listening — to people, to context, to timing — before any recommendation is ever made.
Joe Rivera
Founding Partner
As the Executive Partner, Joe is instrumental in optimizing operational processes and ensuring excellence in service delivery. His strategic acumen and leadership skills drive operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Clientele
Our Partners
We are proud to partner with a diverse range of global companies, helping them achieve their business goals with tailored advisory services and strategic guidance.