Oliver Morath Changes Sides – and Strengthens Rehwald Associates as Senior Executive Partner
After 25 years in senior sales and strategy roles within asset management, Oliver Morath will join Rehwald Associates as Senior Executive Partner in February 2026. It is a move that deliberately goes against the traditional career trajectory – and one that creates clear added value for both clients and candidates.
Morath knows the industry from the decision-maker’s perspective. He has built teams, shaped careers, and witnessed unsuccessful placements firsthand. This is precisely where his new role begins. Together with founder Manuel Rehwald, he aims to further evolve executive search in asset and wealth management: away from pure “stock picking” and towards a true understanding of roles, profiles, and long-term fit.
Beyond CVs: Executive Search Grounded in Industry Reality
What has always set Rehwald Associates apart gains an additional dimension with Morath’s arrival: hands-on industry expertise at eye level. He brings not only a robust network built over 25 years in asset management, but also a deep understanding of what companies truly need – and what candidates can realistically deliver.
His approach is holistic. Instead of focusing solely on technical qualifications, he places equal emphasis on cultural alignment, expectation management, and a clearly defined role from the outset. Especially in an industry where failed placements rarely stem from lack of competence, but rather from unspoken assumptions.
Thinking Beyond the Obvious – and Reassessing Talent
One of the central challenges: an increasingly limited talent pool. Morath advocates for looking beyond traditional career paths. Many of the most successful sales careers he has personally overseen emerged outside conventional frameworks. This perspective now directly informs Rehwald Associates’ mandates.
The objective is clear: better decisions on both sides of the table – for companies and for candidates alike.
Growth with Purpose
With Oliver Morath joining the firm, Rehwald Associates continues to strengthen its position as a specialised executive search boutique in the German-speaking market. The ambition is clearly defined: sustainable growth, strategic advisory excellence, and close, market-oriented guidance on key personnel decisions – across Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and beyond.
Read the Full Interview
In a comprehensive interview with DAS INVESTMENT, Oliver Morath and Manuel Rehwald discuss
– the war for talent beyond compensation
– why many careers fail due to lack of self-reflection
– and why an honest SWOT analysis should be the starting point of any career strategy
👉 Read the full interview on DAS INVESTMENT (German)
https://www.dasinvestment.com/ploetzlich-headhunter-warum-oliver-morath-nach-25-jahren-die-seiten
