Cristian Owen is a Senior Consultant at Venari Partners, specializing in the Life Sciences & Healthcare practice with a focus on Digital Health. Since joining the firm in 2019, he has been a trusted partner to many emerging and high-growth HealthTech companies across the US and Europe. His expertise spans SaaS, Digital Therapeutics, AI, Virtual Care, Data (RWE), and Healthcare IT, where he plays a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and retaining top-tier leadership talent.

With over six years of experience in executive search, Cristian has successfully helped organizations navigate critical growth phases. He works closely with companies to build high-performing leadership teams in Strategy, Business Development, Operations, and Commercial roles. His expertise includes:

• US GTM Expansion for European HealthTech companies

• C-suite, VP, and Director-level recruitment in the US & Europe

• CEO succession planning, particularly when founders transition into CTO/NED roles

• Board-level appointments, including Chairpersons and Non-Executive Directors

Beyond executive search, Cristian and his team provide specialized solutions such as Interim & Consulting solutions, Board Advisory, Market Mapping, Compensation Benchmarking, and Leadership & Organizational Assessments.

Outside of Venari Partners, Cristian is a passionate food enthusiast and former chef, constantly exploring and experimenting with global cuisines.