Oliver Liegel
Managing Partner and China Executive Search Advisor in Munich, Germany
Oliver is Managing Partner at Ginkgo Search Partners, an international executive search boutique specializing in leadership hiring for international companies in China.
He advises multinational corporations, internationally operating mid-sized companies, family-owned businesses, and private equity-backed organizations on executive search in China, leadership hiring, talent mapping, market intelligence, and leadership assessment.
His work focuses on senior leadership positions including General Managers, Managing Directors, Country Managers, CFOs, Commercial Directors, Operations Directors, and other functional leaders. His industry expertise spans Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Machinery & Engineering, Logistics & Supply Chain, Technology, Life Sciences, Consumer, and Professional Services.
Oliver has more than 15 years of executive search experience across Europe and Asia. Prior to joining Ginkgo Search Partners, he worked for international executive search firms in Berlin and Beijing, where he advised clients across the Automotive, Industrial, Logistics, and Professional Services sectors.
He regularly writes about executive hiring, leadership, localization, compensation, and talent-market developments in China. His latest articles and perspectives are published in the Ginkgo Search Partners Executive Insights.
He is fluent in German, English, and French and has working knowledge of Chinese and Italian.