Post by Merck Group

Our CEO Kai Beckmann held his first global townhall. From our headquarters in Darmstadt to colleagues tuning in across 65 countries, the energy was undeniable. For the occasion, the entire Executive Board took to the stage together: Helene von Roeder, Jean-Charles Wirth, Danny Bar-Zohar, Benjamin Hein, and Khadija Ben Hammada alongside Kai - a strong signal of shared direction and collective leadership. The conversation went deep on the forces reshaping our world: from technological convergence to the rise of AI - and what they mean for the customers, patients, and partners who count on us every day. One message came through clearly: Merck is ready to lead in this new era. Strategy is set. Execution starts now. Congratulations, Kai, for this first Town Hall - and thank you to everyone across the world who joined, engaged, and brought their energy to this moment.