Simon Kelner

Simon Kelner is an accomplished Chief Human Resources Officer currently at Menarini Stemline since August 2025. Previously, Simon served as a Senior Advisor at Ovid Therapeutics, providing strategic guidance on organizational development and HR to the CEO and Board Compensation Committee. Simon has extensive experience in leading HR functions across various companies, including roles as Chief Human Resources Officer at Rhythm Pharmaceuticals and Vice President for Global Talent Acquisition at Teva Pharmaceuticals. With a substantial background in HR consulting and talent development, Simon has supported early-stage biotech and tech companies through SK & Associates and has held multiple leadership positions at Merck, contributing to global HR transformation and overseeing talent acquisition across diverse regions. Simon's educational background includes an Executive MBA from Northwestern University and CIPD qualifications in Human Resources Management.