Robert M. Davis (Jul 1, 2021–)
Merck & Co./CEO
Pharmaceutical giant Merck, which boasts some of the world’s best-selling drugs, has a new CEO to lead the company. Robert Davis became chief executive officer of Merck on Thursday, one day after former CEO Ken Frazier retired.
How old is Merck CEO Ken Frazier?
66 years (December 17, 1954)
Kenneth C. Frazier/Age
Frazier, 66, will be succeeded as CEO on June 30 by Chief Financial Officer Robert Davis and will continue to serve on Merck’s board as executive chairman “for a transition period to be determined by the board,” the company said.
What did Kenneth Frazier do?
Frazier is the first African American man to lead a major pharmaceutical company (part of the Fortune 500 companies). He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 2018. Frazier was included in Time’s list of the most influential people in the world in 2018 and 2021.
What is Frazier salary?
$27,648,500
What is the salary of Kenneth Frazier? As the Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Merck & Co Inc, the total compensation of Kenneth Frazier at Merck & Co Inc is $27,648,500. There are no executives at Merck & Co Inc getting paid more.
Who makes Merck?
In 191 of 193 countries, the original Merck company, the Merck Group of Darmstadt, owns the rights to the “Merck” name.
Who is Kenneth Frazier’s wife?
Andrea Frazier
Kenneth C. Frazier/Wife
Kenneth Frazier currently resides in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his wife Andrea. Together, they have two children, their son James and daughter Lauren.
How much does CEO of Merck make?
Compensation by Company
| Name And Title | Total Compensation |
|---|---|
| Kenneth C. Frazier Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | Total Compensation $22,570,328 View details |
| Roger M. Perlmutter M.D., Ph.D Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories | Total Compensation $8,861,775 View details |
