Aaron Collins
Partner
Aaron has fifteen years of search experience supporting the growth of investment management firms, earlier stage entrepreneurial companies, and established organizations. He founded Collins Executive Search in 2017 and is proud that it has grown into a leading practice in Canada specializing in the recruitment of investment professionals for fund managers and leadership for their investee companies. Aaron is curious by nature and is most fulfilled getting to know people beneath the surface. He believes transparency is the foundation of all great relationships and is committed to it as a core principle at CES.
What type of people do you admire most?
I admire people who are candid about their imperfections. Vulnerability is hard but it’s endearing. I also respect people who have had the courage to pursue their passions despite the risk of failure or rejection. This was a primary motivation for me to pursue entrepreneurship – I needed to walk the walk.
What’s the most interesting job you have had outside of Executive Search?
I taught skiing in Whistler. I lived on the mountain and skied down to work every day. I still miss that commute.
Do you have any talents that some people might not know about?
I’m pretty good in the kitchen. I chop onions like I went to culinary school, but I’ve really only watched 10,000 hours of Food Network.