Strategy
When integrating two companies, who should lead?
Highly acquisitive companies need the right person in place to ensure integrations go smoothly.
Kevin Stemke
Senior Practice Leader
Practices
About Kevin
Kevin Stemke is a senior practice leader at Charles Aris Executive Search who focuses his recruiting efforts in the strategy and go-to-market practice, where he primarily works with clients in the industrials space.
Prior to joining the executive recruiting firm, Kevin helped grow a startup company called Replay Photos from inception to acquisition. He worked both in business development and in managing all nonoperational partnerships for the company, which offers a collection of campus, athletic and historical images.
Kevin earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he was an All-America selection for the Badgers football team. He won the inaugural Ray Guy Award in 2000 as college football’s most outstanding punter and then spent five years in the National Football League – including action with the Oakland Raiders and St. Louis Rams.
Kevin enjoys spending free time outside with his wife, three children and his dog, Penny Lane.
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Kevin’s Content
Strategy
The strategic chief of staff role, explained
Chiefs of staff are being increasingly utilized as thought partners within the C-suite, especially during transformations and other strategic initiatives.
Recruiting Resources
Quick guide to your new executive’s first year: short-term goals for long-term success
Hiring an executive leader is a hefty investment. Here’s what we recommend prioritizing to help new leaders start strong.
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