Merck & Co. CEO Realized Over $200 Million During Tenure

February 4, 2021

Brielle Ferdinand

Merck & Co., Inc. announced the transition of Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Kenneth C. Frazier to Executive Chairman of the Board, effective June 30, 2021. Mr. Frazier has been CEO of Merck & Co. since January 1, 2011. From 2011 to 2019, Mr. Frazier realized $201,281,264 in total compensation.

On July 1, 2021, Robert M. Davis will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Davis currently serves as Executive Vice President, Global Services and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

To view the details of this transition, please click here.

Kenneth Frazier is the 9^th CEO from the Equilar 500 to announce their resignation in 2021.

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Brielle Ferdinand

Senior Research Analyst at Equilar

Brielle Ferdinand, Senior Research Analyst at Equilar, authored this post. Please contact Amit Batish, Manager, Content & Communications, at abatish@equilar.com for more information on Equilar research and data analysis.