Charles Doane

About Charles Doane

I believe great workplaces don’t happen by accident; they’re built through intention.Over the past decade, I’ve led People, Talent, and Culture functions that helped early-stage tech companies scale their teams, strengthen their foundations, and connect performance to purpose. My approach blends operational discipline with genuine empathy, creating systems that help people perform, grow, and feel valued along the way.As an experienced People and Operations leader, I’m at my best when I’m building cultures that mirror high-performing teams: where expectations are clear, communication is direct, and leaders are developed through trust and feedback. I care deeply about helping individuals and organizations find confidence, rhythm, and momentum.My leadership philosophy is simple- Kindness builds trust- Clarity drives alignment- Accountability sustains excellence.Whether it’s a personal goal or a business challenge, I’ve learned that the same traits matter most: persistence, humility, and the belief that growth comes through discomfort and doing hard things. If our paths cross, I hope we can trade ideas about how to build cultures that both perform and care.

Experience

1. Recruiter

   Enveda

   Nov 2024 — Present

   Partner with executive and scientific leaders to build teams advancing AI-driven drug discovery across chemistry, biology, translational medicine, and platform science.

Education

• Gannon University

  Bachelors of Science, Marketing

  2002 — 2006