Merck KGaA names new president for EMD Serono

11 December 2024

Merck KGaA (MRK: DE) has appointed Miguel Fernández Alcalde as president of its US biopharmaceutical business, EMD Serono.

The move comes as the company seeks to bolster its healthcare division amid ongoing challenges in other areas, including its contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) unit.

Mr Alcalde, who previously served as chief operating officer, brings a decade of experience with the German pharma major. He has also held leadership roles in Finland and Spain. In his new role, he will work on innovative therapies across oncology, multiple sclerosis, and fertility.

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