Oliver Henkel
About Oliver Henkel
Oliver Henkel serves as the HR International Lead at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in human resources, particularly from his tenure at Takeda, where he held various roles from 2012 to 2022.
Current Role at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Oliver Henkel serves as the HR International Lead at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing international human resources strategies and initiatives. His work is based in Zug, Switzerland, where he contributes to the company's global HR operations.
Previous Experience at Takeda
Prior to his current role, Oliver Henkel held multiple positions at Takeda. He worked as an HR Business Leader for the Nordics from 2020 to 2022, focusing on human resources strategies in Zürich und Umgebung. He also served as the Head of Talent Management for Europe, NEMEA, and CIS from 2014 to 2016. His experience at Takeda includes roles as HRBP for Vaccines in Global Medical Affairs and R&D from 2016 to 2020, and as a Talent Manager for HR Europe and Canada from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Oliver Henkel studied at Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg, where he earned a Diplom in Business Education and Management Training (Wirtschaftspädagogik). His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in human resources and talent management, which he has applied throughout his career.
Early Career in Human Resources
Oliver Henkel began his career in human resources at Takeda as a Recruiter, a role he held for nine months in 2012 and 2013 in Zurich. This initial experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent positions within the company, where he developed his skills in talent acquisition and management.