2025 Private Equity Compensation Report
We’re excited to release our Private Equity Compensation Report, which details a subset of offers for private equity searches we completed in the last year.
Mitch Oakley
Founder & Chairman – Charles Aris Inc.
Practices
About Mitch
Charles Aris Executive Search Founder and Chairman Mitch Oakley has led the retained executive search firm since 1969. Mitch also founded Charles Aris Transaction Services, helping private equity clients find new acquisition opportunities.
While he is proud of his many “Manager of the Year” and “Account Executive of the Year” awards, as well as his industry honor for lifetime achievement, it is Charles Aris’ consistent record of elite quality and service which he finds most satisfying.
Mitch’s commitment to serving clients breathes life into all aspects of the company. His expertise and experience remain key ingredients in its uninterrupted success. Now in his fifth decade on the job, Mitch continues to be recognized for his leadership in growing Charles Aris into one of the top 25 search firms in the United States.
CONTACT MITCH
Direct: (336) 217-9119
Email: mitch.oakley@charlesaris.com
Connect with Mitch on LinkedIn
Key Documents
2024 CEO, President & Board Compensation Report
As you hire executive leadership talent for your organization, this report can serve as a valuable resource!
2023 Annual Private Equity Offer Report
We’re excited to release our Private Equity Offer Report, which details a subset of offers for private equity searches we completed in the last year.
Mitch’s Content
Executive Search
How to find and land an executive-level career opportunity
If you’re ready to make a career pivot, we’ve identified an effective method for finding and landing an impactful role.
Transaction Services
Spotlight: Beni Cheruga on completing the first Charles Aris Transaction Services internship
As an M&A intern, Beni took the lead in writing his own pitches, having his own conversations with business founders and generating new, innovative ideas for his team.
Transaction Services, Private Equity Fund Level
Meaningful conversations: How our deal-sourcing team connects with founders
We launched our transaction services business with the guiding philosophy that meaningful conversations lead to successful deals.
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