45 Years of Impact
With nearly half a century as its foundation, Charles Aris Inc. 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 Fortune 500 firms to emerging stars.
In addition to its industry-specific recruiting practices, Charles Aris addresses your organizational needs across these integral functions as well:
- Strategy & Business Development
- Engineering & Operations
- Finance & Accounting
- Sales & Marketing
- Executive Leadership
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. Mitch concentrates on placing senior leaders in executive positions across a variety of industries in addition to developing the company’s growing team of search consultants. View Mitch Oakley's full bio.
Chad Oakley
President & COO
Strategy & Business Development
CPG; Industrial; Financial Services
Charles Aris Inc. president and chief operating officer Chad Oakley also serves as the company’s primary practice leader for Strategy & Business Development. View Chad Oakley's full bio.
Greg Harper
Vice President
Engineering & Operations
Industrial Manufacturing; Chemicals
Charles Aris Inc. vice president Greg Harper serves as the company’s primary practice leader for Engineering & Operations with a focus on Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals. View Greg Harper's full bio.
Jim Etling
Vice President
Private Equity
Finance & Accounting
Charles Aris Inc. vice president Jim Etling serves as the firm’s primary practice leader for Private Equity as well as Finance & Accounting, providing seasoned financial expertise in manufacturing and deep knowledge of the intricacies of private equity from a portfolio company perspective. View Jim Etling's full bio.
Allen Oakley
Vice President of Operations
Sales & Marketing
Real Estate; Healthcare; Energy
Charles Aris Inc. vice president of operations Allen Oakley serves as a Sales & Marketing practice leader with an industry focus on Real Estate, Healthcare and Renewable Energy. View Allen Oakley's full bio.
Jody Karavanic
Senior Practice Leader
Strategy & Business Development
Consumer and Healthcare
Jody Karavanic is a Strategy & Business Development senior practice leader with a Consumer and Healthcare focus. View Jody Karavanic's full bio.
Caroline Wilson
Senior Practice Leader
Strategy & Business Development
Public & Private Equity; Hedge Funds
Caroline Wilson is a Strategy & Business Development senior practice leader with a focus on recruiting management consultants for public and private equity firms and hedge funds. View Caroline Wilson's full bio.
Steven Stewart
Senior Practice Leader
Strategy & Business Development
Technology
Steven Stewart is a Strategy & Business Development senior practice leader with an industry focus on Technology. View Steven Stewart's full bio.
John Bennett
Practice Leader
Sales & Marketing
Agribusiness
John Bennett serves as a Sales & Marketing practice leader with an industry focus on Agribusiness. View John Bennett's full bio.
Bob Gainey
Practice Leader
Engineering & Operations
Wood Products
Bob Gainey is an Engineering & Operations practice leader with an industry focus on Wood Products. His recruiting efforts revolve around the manufacturing and packaging of pulp and paper; corrugated cardboard; plywood; OSB; and siding. View Bob Gainey's full bio.
Heather Kivett
Practice Leader
Sales & Marketing
Chemicals
Heather Kivett is a Sales & Marketing practice leader with a Chemicals focus. View Heather Kivett's full bio.
What's your strategy?
Our Strategy & Business Development team routinely places top management consultants in Corporate America, private equity and boutique consulting firms.
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Engineering progress
Charles Aris search consultants regularly position key players in mission-critical Engineering & Operations roles for major manufacturers across North America.
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Marketing mix
Our Sales & Marketing group finds and recruits senior executives and sales leaders across every industry the search firm serves. Invest wisely in your team.
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Financial formula
The Finance & Accounting practice at Charles Aris connects senior leaders
with career-changing opportunities in America's middle-market organizations.
