HISTORY
OakTree Consulting was founded in 2002 by Jim Raab in response to the need for pinpoint technical expertise and insight into the rapidly evolving wireless landscape. The practice has since grown into a global enterprise renowned for its powerful team of consultants and impressive and long-standing client base.
Originally established as a resource for technology and telecommunication business leaders, the team now shares their expertise and insight with other industries experiencing dramatic technology-driven transformations, such as Utilities, Transportation, and Healthcare. The breadth of OakTree's services has also expanded over time. Moving beyond market research and competitive intelligence, OakTree has earned a reputation for delivering high-impact services' focused on strategic planning, product innovation, organizational development and business transformation.
Our Founder
Jim Raab
Jim Raab was the founder and leader of OakTree Consulting nearly 10 years. Under Jim's guidance, OakTree grew into one of the most respected consulting firms in the industry. Leveraging his 20 years of experience in mobile computing, wireless networking and information technologies, Jim successfully developed a team of consultants that deliver significant value to clients through their collective depth and breadth of skills.
Jim was an influential and respected advisor to OakTree Consulting's clients and the industry as a whole. His vision, enthusiasm, and commitment to client success enabled OakTree to become a trusted business partner to companies around the world. In addition, Jim's innovative thinking and foresight led to the creation of several key industry initiatives, including the Wi-Fi Alliance's Smart Grid and Power Conservation Task Groups.
We were saddened by Jim's unexpected passing In November of 2011. In keeping with the foundation that Jim had laid in place, OakTree continues to work to support it's original mission: to help clients achieve competitive advantage and sustainable growth through intelligence-driven innovation.