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Dave Williams

Executive vice president, chief information & digital officer

Dave Williams is Merck’s chief information and digital officer. Under his direction the technology organization is focused on helping Merck’s research, manufacturing and business units develop and leverage digital solutions to serve customers and achieve business value. 

Previously, Dave was chief information officer of Merck Animal Health. There he led the development and execution of a digital transformation that deployed several cloud-based platforms and capabilities, resulting in streamlined operations and improved customer engagement. 

Prior to that, Dave founded Merck Animal Health Ventures, which brings together capabilities across veterinarians, start-ups, inventors, entrepreneurs, customers and investment partners to develop new solutions that address unmet customer needs. He also led Sure Petcare, a companion-animal portfolio of digital services and solutions within Merck Animal Health, where he had profit-and-loss responsibility. 

Earlier in his career, Dave was executive director of enterprise information management at Merck and held several IT leadership roles at Schering-Plough.

Dave currently serves on the board of the National Center for Women in Technology and is a member of the Osage Partners Advisory Council. 

He holds a bachelor of science in economics and finance from the University of Scranton.

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Risa J. Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D.

Director since
2020

Committees
Compensation & Management Development

Research

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Experience

Dr. Lavizzo-Mourey has extensive health policy experience, serving as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Population Health and Health Equity Professor Emerita and formerly as President and Chief Executive Officer of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the nation’s largest healthcare-focused philanthropic organization. Her role at Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provided her with deep management, strategic, human capital and talent development expertise. In addition, her directorships at other public companies, including her service as Lead Director of GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc., provide her with extensive experience on corporate governance matters. Dr. Lavizzo-Mourey was elected to the National Academy of Medicine, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and The American Philosophical Society.

Career highlights

University of Pennsylvania

  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Population Health and Health Equity Professor Emerita (2021-present)
  • Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor of Health Equity and Health Policy (2018-2021)

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

  • President Emerita (2017-present)
  • President and Chief Executive Officer (2003-2017)
  • Senior Vice President and Director (2001-2002)
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Kathy J. Warden

Director since
2020

Committees
Audit
Governance

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Experience

Ms. Warden has broad experience in operational leadership as Chair, CEO and President of Northrop Grumman Corporation, an innovative company using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver products and services. Ms. Warden has extensive expertise in strategy, performance and business development in government and commercial markets, as well as cybersecurity expertise. Prior to joining Northrop Grumman, Ms. Warden held leadership roles at General Dynamics and General Electric. In addition, Ms. Warden is a former chair of the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

Career highlights

Northrop Grumman Corporation, global security company

  • Chairman, chief executive officer and president (2019-present)
  • President and chief operating officer (2018)
  • Corporate vice president and president, Mission System Sector (2016-2017)
  • Corporate vice president and president, Information Systems Sector (2013-2015)
  • Vice president, Cyber Intelligence Division (2011-2012)
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Inge G. Thulin

Director since
2018

Committees
Compensation & Management Development
Governance

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Experience

Mr. Thulin has extensive management, operational, technology and international business expertise, as demonstrated by a track record of success leading 3M Company. Mr. Thulin possesses broad industry experience drawn from 3M's diverse businesses, commitment to research and strong life sciences division. He also brings valuable insight into driving innovation, based on his experience with new product development and manufacturing. In addition, his previous directorships at other public companies provide him with deep experience on governance issues facing large public companies.

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3M Company, global technology company

  • Executive chairman (2018-2019)
  • Chairman, president and chief executive officer (2012-2018)
  • President and chief executive officer (2012)
  • Executive vice president and chief operating officer (2011-2012)
  • Executive vice president, International Operations (2004-2011)
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Christine E. Seidman, M.D.

Director since
2020

Committees
Audit
Research

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Experience

Dr. Seidman has extensive scientific experience relevant to the biopharmaceutical industry, including being the Thomas W. Smith Professor of Medicine and Genetics at Harvard Medical School and the director of the Cardiovascular Genetics Center. In addition, her role leading the Seidman Laboratory, a research laboratory that focuses on integrating clinical medicine and molecular technologies to define disease-causing gene mutations and genetic variations that increase disease risk, provides Dr. Seidman with managerial experience relevant to scientific research. The recipient of many honors, Dr. Seidman was elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation, the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Medicine.

Career highlights

Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women's Hospital (Harvard University)

  • Thomas W. Smith Professor of Medicine and Genetics (2005-present)
  • Professor of Medicine and Genetics (1998-2005)
  • Professor of Medicine (1997-1998)

Howard Hughes Medical Institute, non-profit medical research organization

  • Investigator (1994-present)

Brigham and Women's Hospital

  • Director, Cardiovascular Genetics Center (1992-present)
  • Attending physician, Cardiovascular Division (1987-present)

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Patricia F. Russo

Director since
1995

Committees
Compensation & Management Development (Chair)
Governance

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Experience

Ms. Russo has extensive management, operational, international business and financial expertise and a broad understanding of the technology industry, which includes her career achievements during her tenure as CEO and director of Alcatel-Lucent and Lucent Technologies Inc. In addition, her directorships at other public companies, including her roles as the non-executive chairman of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and chair of the Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee of General Motors, provide her with deep experience on governance issues facing large public companies.

Career highlights

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, technology company

  • Non-executive chairman (2015-present)

Alcatel-Lucent, global telecommunications equipment company

  • Chief executive officer and director (2006-2008)
  • Chairman, Lucent Technologies Inc. (2003-2006)
  • President and chief executive officer, Lucent Technologies Inc. (2002-2006)
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Paul B. Rothman, M.D.

Director since
2015

Committees
Audit
Research (Chair)

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Experience

Dr. Rothman has extensive expertise in patient care, science and medicine relevant to the pharmaceutical industry, including through his past experiences as (a) the CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Dean of Medical Faculty and Vice President for Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University, and (b) Dean and Head of Internal Medicine at Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa. His vast operational and management experience leading a large-scale medical organization provide him with a deep understanding of the complexities of the U.S. healthcare delivery system and policy environment. Dr. Rothman also serves as a member of the board of directors of Labcorp, a global life sciences and healthcare company.

Career highlights

Johns Hopkins University

  • Dean of the Medical Faculty and vice president for Medicine (2012-2022)

Johns Hopkins Medicine

  • Chief executive officer (2012-2022)

Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa

  • Dean (2008-2012)
  • Head of Internal Medicine (2004-2008)
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Thomas H. Glocer

Independent lead director

Director since
2007

Committees
Compensation & Management Development
Governance (Chair)

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Experience

Mr. Glocer has extensive management, operational, technology and international business expertise, including his history of accomplishment and executive ability as CEO and a director of Thomson Reuters Corporation. In addition, his directorships at other public companies, including his service as lead director and as a member of the Operations and Technology Committee at Morgan Stanley, provide him with valuable experience on governance issues facing public companies.

Career Highlights

Angelic Ventures LP, a family office investing in early-stage technology and data companies

  • Founding and managing partner (2012-present)

Thomson Reuters Corporation, multi-national media and information firm

  • Chief executive officer (2008-2011)
  • Chief executive officer, Reuters Group PLC (2001-2008)
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Pamela J. Craig

Director since
2015

Committees
Audit (chair)
Governance

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Experience

Ms. Craig has extensive finance, management, operational, technology and international business expertise, including her history of accomplishment and executive ability as chief financial officer of Accenture plc. In addition, her directorships at other public companies, including her service as a member of the Audit and Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Committees of Corning Incorporated and as chair of the Technology Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee of Progressive Insurance, provide her with valuable experience on governance issues facing public companies.

Career highlights

Accenture plc, global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company

  • Chief financial officer (2006-2013)
  • Senior vice president, Finance (2004-2006)
  • Group director, Business Operations and Services (2003-2004)
  • Managing partner, Global Business Operations (2001-2003)
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Mary Ellen Coe

Director since
2019

Committees
Compensation and Management Development
Research

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Experience

Ms. Coe has a deep understanding of the digital, media and technology landscape, as well as global strategy and operations, due to her experience as a senior leader at YouTube Inc. and Google Inc. At YouTube, Ms. Coe currently serves as the Chief Business Officer, leading all global business operations, content plus distribution partnerships across multiple areas and YouTube’s monetization ecosystem, including streaming businesses like YouTube TV, YouTube Music and YouTube Premium, in addition to supporting the company’s advertising business. At Google, Ms. Coe previously served as the President of Google Customer Solutions, overseeing the global ads business for mid-market and small businesses, serving millions of customers and thousands of partners worldwide. She also has extensive consumer marketing and sales expertise from her leadership position at McKinsey and other global marketing consulting firms.

Career highlights

YouTube Inc.

  • Chief Business Officer (2022-present)

Google Inc.

  • President, Global Customer Solutions (2017-2022)
  • Vice president, Go-to-Market Operations and Strategy (2012-2017)