Shane Kovacs

Mr. Kovacs joined Olema in June 2020 as Chief Operating and Financial Officer bringing strong biotech operating, strategic advisory and capital markets experience, including at BlueRock Therapeutics LP, where he was Chief Business and Financial Officer. Previous positions include Managing Director, Head of Biotechnology Investment Banking at RBC Capital Markets; Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Head of Corporate Development and Director of PTC Therapeutics International; and Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Banking, at Credit Suisse. Mr. Kovacs is responsible for the finance, communications, human resources and information technology functions of the company. He received a B.Eng. in chemical engineering and a B.S. in life sciences from Queen’s University and an M.B.A. from the University of Western Ontario. He is also a CFA charterholder.