Making an Impact
3 Interviews, 1 Hire
It is an astounding ratio: 3.16:1 since 2011. For every three candidates we present, the odds say you'll hire at least one.
Sky-High Retention
We have one of the highest retention rates in recruiting: 81% of our placements remain with your organization after three years.
Global Capability
Our global reach stems from recruitment in 44 states and extends to 55 countries in nearly 100 offices around the world.
With 51 years as its foundation, Charles Aris Executive Search quickly identifies and delivers world-class leaders who are qualified, available and interested in enhancing your organization.
Clients choose and return to Charles Aris for its expertise, execution, focus on cultural fit and pinpoint deliverables. That's why Charles Aris is trusted by organizations around the world, from start-ups to Fortune 500 firms.
In addition to its industry-specific recruiting practices, Charles Aris addresses your organizational needs across these integral functions as well:
- Engineering, Operations & Supply Chain
- Executive Leadership
- Finance & Accounting
- Private Equity & Asset Management
- Sales & Marketing
- Strategy & Corporate Development
Expertise
Meet the Practice Leaders of Charles Aris
Mitch Oakley
Founder & Chair – Practice Leader
Executive Leadership
Diversified industries
Charles Aris Inc. founder and chairman Mitch Oakley has led the retained executive search firm since 1969.
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Chad Oakley
CEO – Practice Leader
Strategy & Corporate Development
Diversified
Chad Oakley serves as the CEO of Charles Aris Inc. and as the firm’s primary practice leader for Strategy & Corporate Development.
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Allen Oakley
Chief Operating Officer
Allen Oakley serves as the COO of Charles Aris Inc. and as the firm’s primary practice leader for Real Estate.
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Greg Harper
Senior VP – Practice Leader
Engineering & Operations
Chemicals; Industrial Manufacturing
Charles Aris Inc. senior vice president Greg Harper serves as the company’s primary practice leader for Engineering & Operations and Sales & Marketing.
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Jim Etling
Senior VP – Practice Leader
Finance & Accounting
Private Equity
Jim Etling serves as the firm’s primary practice leader for Private Equity as well as Finance & Accounting.
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Caroline Wilson
Vice President – Practice Leader
Strategy & Corporate Development
Private Equity; Asset Management
Caroline Wilson is a Strategy & Corporate Development vice president with a focus on recruiting management consultants.
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Steven Stewart
Vice President – Practice Leader
Strategy & Corporate Development
TMT; Industrials
Steven Stewart is a Strategy & Corporate Development vice president with an industry focus on Technology, Media & Telecom.
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Jill Jitima
Vice President – Practice Leader
Strategy & Corporate Development
Consumer; Retail
Charles Aris vice president Jill Jitima is a Strategy & Corporate Development practice leader with a Consumer / Retail industry focus.
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Ashlee Wagner
Vice President – Practice Leader
Strategy & Corporate Development
Financial Services
Ashlee Wagner is a Strategy & Corporate Development practice leader for the financial services industry.
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Jody Karavanic Bischoff
Vice President – Practice Leader
Strategy & Corporate Development
Healthcare; Life Sciences
Jody Bischoff is a Strategy & Corporate Development practice leader for the healthcare industry.
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TJ Deal
Senior Practice Leader
Corporate Development
Private Equity
T.J. Deal is an Industrials; Technology, and Media & Telecom senior associate practice leader with a functional focus on Strategy & Corporate Development.
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Ryan Morgan
Practice Leader
Finance & Accounting
Consumer Goods & Durables
Ryan Morgan is a senior associate practice leader with focus on the Finance & Accounting and Consumer industries.
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Derek Gracey
Senior Associate Practice Leader
Human Capital
Derek Gracey is a senior associate practice leader with a functional focus on Human Capital.
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Josh Kotelnicki
Senior Associate Practice LeaderCorporate Development
Healthcare; Life Sciences
Josh Kotelnicki is a senior associate practice leader who recruits across multiple practices at Charles Aris Executive Search.
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Julia Opaleski
Associate Practice Leader
Strategy & CorpDev
Consumer; Retail
Julia Opaleski is an associate practice leader with a functional focus on Strategy & Corporate Development.
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Jacob Watkins
Associate Practice Leader
Strategy & CorpDev
Financial Services
Jacob Watkins is an associate practice leader who recruits across multiple practices at Charles Aris Inc.
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Kevin Stemke
Associate Practice Leader
Diversified practices
Kevin Stemke is a senior associate at Charles Aris who recruits across multiple practices.
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Rebecca Conway
Associate Practice Leader Diversified practices
Rebecca Conway is an associate practice leader who recruits across multiple practices at Charles Aris Inc.
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We’re Hiring
We've put together resources geared towards hiring authorities like you! As you look to add top-talent to your team, consider how these resources can help.
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Employee Spotlight
Our associate practice leader, Julia Opaleski, reflects on her Quaker upbringing and how it brought her to Charles Aris.
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Intern Resources
Understand how to maintain a healthy work-life balance while completing an internship and ensure you get the most out of the work.
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