Oliver Kuehm

  • Pender & Howe Associate Director, Executive Search

With a formal education and early career experience in life sciences and biotechnology, Oliver brings a deep appreciation for the rigor, precision, and real-world complexity that define Life Sciences and Healthcare organizations. He combines technical fluences with full-cycle recruitment experience to support clients operating in highly regulated, innovation-driven environments.

At Pender & Howe, Oliver partners with Life Sciences and Healthcare organizations that are building, transforming, or strengthening their leadership teams. Oliver's work focuses on identifying leaders who can advance innovation, scale responsibly, and deliver sustained impacts across R&D, clinical, operational, and commercial functions.

Having worked within both the scientific and business ecosystems, Oliver is attuned to the nuances that matter-from R&D and clinical leadership through enterprise and growth-stage roles. He approaches each mandate as a thoughtful, data-driven advisor to clients and a trusted partner to candidates navigating pivotal career decisions.

Otherwise, Oliver has a passion for sport, which requires balancing an intimate combination of leadership, teamwork, intelligence, and discipline to succeed. Sport fuels a deeply competitive spirit that drives him every day.

If you are considering a leadership transition or seeking a long-term search partner to support your growing organization, Oliver welcomes the opportunity to connect.

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