Making an Impact
3 Interviews, 1 Hire
It is an astounding ratio: 3.18:1 since 2010. 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: 76% 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:
- BPO & Contact Center
- Engineering & Operations
- Executive Leadership
- Finance & Accounting
- Private Equity & Asset Management
- Sales & Marketing
- Strategy & Corporate Development
Expertise
Meet the Practice Leaders of Charles Aris
Mitch Oakley
Founder & Chairman
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
Chief Executive Officer
Strategy & Corporate Development
CPG; Industrials; Financial Services
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
Real Estate
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 Vice President
Engineering & Operations
Industrial Manufacturing; Chemicals
Charles Aris Inc. senior vice president Greg Harper serves as the company’s primary practice leader for Engineering & Operations.
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Jim Etling
Senior Vice President
Private Equity
Finance & Accounting
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
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
Strategy & Corporate Development
Technology
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
Strategy & Corporate Development
Consumer
Charles Aris vice president Jill Jitima is a Strategy & Corporate Development practice leader with a Consumer / Retail industry focus.
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Sarah Becker
Vice President
Operations; Sales & Marketing
Private Equity; Consumer
Sarah Becker is an Operations, Sales & Marketing vice president with a focus on Private Equity and Consumer / Retail.
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Jody Karavanic Bischoff
Senior Practice Leader
Strategy & Corporate Development
Healthcare
Jody Bischoff is a Strategy & Corporate Development practice leader for the healthcare and life sciences industries.
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Ashlee Wagner
Senior 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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Michael Riek
Practice Leader
Operations; Business Development
BPO & Contact Centers
Michael Riek is a Technology practice leader for the business process services industry.
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TJ Deal
Practice Leader
Strategy & Corporate Development
Tech, Media & Telecom; Industrials
T.J. Deal is a Technology, Media & Telecom and Industrials senior associate practice leader with a functional focus on Strategy & Corporate Development.
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Ryan Morgan
Senior Associate Practice Leader
Finance & Accounting
Consumer Goods & Durables
Ryan Morgan is a senior associate practice leader with a focus on Finance & Accounting.
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Derek Gracey
Senior Associate Practice Leader
Human Capital
Derek Gracey is an associate practice leader with a functional focus on Strategy & Corporate Development.
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Julia Opaleski
Associate Practice Leader
Strategy & Corporate Development
Julia Opaleski is an associate practice leader with a functional focus on Strategy & Corporate Development.
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Heather Kivett
Associate Practice Leader
Engineering; Sales & Marketing
Industrial Manufacturing; Chemicals
Heather Kivett is an associate practice leader in the Industrial Manufacturing practice across the Engineering & Operations and Sales & Marketing functions.
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Heather Porter
Associate Practice Leader
Diversified practices
Heather Porter is a senior associate recruiter with a focus on identifying, recruiting and placing top Sales & Marketing talent in Industrial Manufacturing.
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Who is Charles Aris
Charles Aris quickly identifies and delivers world-class leaders who are qualified, available and interested in enhancing your organization.
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Let's chat
Charles Aris senior vice president Greg Harper sat down to discuss his Sales & Marketing recruiting efforts in the industrial space.
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Financial Focus
Ryan Morgan combines his recruiting expertise with a knowledge of the Finance & Accounting function to address his client's hiring needs.
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Career Conversations
We're looking for motivated, performance-driven individuals to join the Charles Aris team in the role of associate recruiter! Apply today.
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