Oliver Thum is a German businessperson who has been at the head of 5 different companies. Currently, Dr. Thum holds the position of Co-Managing Director at Elvaston SB Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Managing Director at Schmolz + Bickenbach GmbH & Co. KG and Partner at Elvaston Capital Management GmbH.

He is also on the board of SCHMOLZ + BICKENBACH AG and SHD AG (former Chairman-Supervisory Board).

Dr. Thum previously held the position of Partner at H2 Equity Partners BV, General Director at General Atlantic GmbH, Managing Director at General Atlantic Ltd., Principal at Earlybird Venture Capital GmbH & Co. KG and Managing Partner at Elvaston Partners LLP.

He received a doctorate and a graduate degree from Stanford University.