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The partnership founders forge with their private equity sponsors is what allows their business to break through new growth ceilings.
Sean Curley serves as the managing director of Charles Aris Transaction Services, a venture dedicated to sourcing and landing proprietary business deals for its clients.
Prior to Charles Aris Transaction Services, or CATS, Sean ran several companies in the United States, Canada and Europe. He has 28 years of experience in public, private and private equity-backed businesses.
Throughout his career, Sean has been on both sides of the table in various business acquisitions and has taken on transformational assignments integrating recently acquired companies, giving him a balanced view towards the clients he serves and the deals they’re pursuing.
Sean earned his MBA from Indiana University Bloomington’s Kelly School of Business. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in marketing and economics from the University of North Carolina Greensboro and completed United Technologies’ 24-month executive development program.
Sean enjoys cycling and stand-up paddling. He and his wife, Evie, met in Greensboro 28 years ago. After living in several different cities, they are thrilled to be back in Greensboro with their family.
Direct: (336) 217-9125
Email: sean.curley@charlesaris.com
The partnership founders forge with their private equity sponsors is what allows their business to break through new growth ceilings.
When reflecting on his career, Sean says the relationships he built, which span five continents and 30 countries, have been most rewarding.
“Our job is to create value, and that’s exactly what the market needs from us right now; create value by doing smart deals. Deals are still everywhere. They just need to be uncovered by us.”
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