Executive Board of Merck KGaA 

Head of the Pharmaceuticals business sector

born in 1959, business graduate

joined Merck in 2003, Member of the Executive Board since November 2005

Responsibility for Group-wide functions:
Pharmaceuticals business sector

Regional responsibilities:
Europe; United States (Pharmaceuticals); Canada; Latin and Central America; Africa; Middle East

Chairman of the Executive Board

born in 1951, lawyer

Member of the Supervisory Board and Board of Partners of Merck from March 2004 to June 2006, Member of the Executive Board since joining Merck in September 2006

Responsibility for Group-wide functions:
Information Services; Human Resources (global); Legal and Compliance; Patents; Auditing and Risk Management; Strategic Planning; Inhouse Consulting; Corporate Communications; Environment, Health and Safety

Chief Financial Officer

born in 1948, lawyer

joined Merck in 1998, Member of the Executive Board since January 2000

Responsibility for Group-wide functions:
Accounting and Controlling, Finance; Taxes; Insurance; Mergers and Acquisitions; Investor Relations; Purchasing

Head of the Chemicals business sector

Born in 1955, biochemist

joined Merck in 1986, Member of the Executive Board since January 2007

Responsibility for Group-wide functions:
Chemicals business sector

Regional responsibilities:
Germany (including HR); Site Management Darmstadt and Gernsheim; Asia; United States (Chemicals); Russia, Australia; New Zealand