Caroline  Litchfield net worth and biography

Caroline Litchfield Biography and Net Worth

Caroline Litchfield is executive vice president and chief financial officer for Merck, responsible for the company’s finance, procurement and real estate operations. 

Prior to this role, Caroline served as the company’s treasurer, a position that included responsibility for treasury, tax and investor relations. From 2014 to 2018, Caroline led finance for Human Health, the company’s largest business, overseeing financial operations and reporting in approximately 100 markets.

Previously, Caroline was the vice president and finance lead for the company’s Emerging Markets region when it was established in 2009 following the merger of Merck and Schering-Plough and was instrumental in integrating the two companies. She joined Merck in 1990 in its U.K. business and has held a wide range of positions of increasing responsibility in the company’s country, regional and global finance functions.

Caroline received her Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Leicester and is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

What is Caroline Litchfield's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Caroline Litchfield is at least $11.00 million as of February 4th, 2026. Ms. Litchfield owns 90,192 shares of Merck & Co., Inc. stock worth more than $10,996,209 as of February 7th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Ms. Litchfield may own. Additionally, Ms. Litchfield receives a salary of $3,090,000.00 as CFO at Merck & Co., Inc.. Learn More about Caroline Litchfield's net worth.

How old is Caroline Litchfield?

Ms. Litchfield is currently 55 years old. There are 7 older executives and no younger executives at Merck & Co., Inc.. The oldest executive at Merck & Co., Inc. is Mr. Sanat Chattopadhyay, Executive VP & President of Merck Manufacturing Division, who is 64 years old. Learn More on Caroline Litchfield's age.

What is Caroline Litchfield's salary?

As the CFO of Merck & Co., Inc., Ms. Litchfield earns $3,090,000.00 per year. There are 2 executives that earn more than Ms. Litchfield. The highest earning executive at Merck & Co., Inc. is Mr. Robert M. Davis J.D., Chairman, President & CEO, who commands a salary of $5,570,000.00 per year. Learn More on Caroline Litchfield's salary.

How do I contact Caroline Litchfield?

The corporate mailing address for Ms. Litchfield and other Merck & Co., Inc. executives is 2000 GALLOPING HILL ROAD, KENILWORTH NJ, 07033. Merck & Co., Inc. can also be reached via phone at (908) 740-4000 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Caroline Litchfield's contact information.

Has Caroline Litchfield been buying or selling shares of Merck & Co., Inc.?

In the last ninety days, Caroline Litchfield has sold $5,023,261.17 in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. stock. Most recently, Caroline Litchfield sold 41,997 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.61, for a transaction totalling $5,023,261.17. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 90,192 shares of the company's stock, valued at $10,787,865.12. Learn More on Caroline Litchfield's trading history.

Who are Merck & Co., Inc.'s active insiders?

Merck & Co., Inc.'s insider roster includes Sanat Chattopadhyay (Insider), Frank Clyburn (EVP), Robert Davis (CFO), Richard Deluca (EVP), Cristal Downing (Insider), Kenneth Frazier (Insider), Julie Gerberding (EVP), Clark Golestani (EVP), Michael Holston (EVP), Rita Karachun (VP), Caroline Litchfield (CFO), Steven Mizell (EVP), Johannes Oosthuizen (Insider), Joseph Romanelli (Insider), Inge Thulin (Director), Ashley Watson (SVP), Wendell Weeks (Director), and David Williams (Executive vice president, chief information & digital officer). Learn More on Merck & Co., Inc.'s active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Merck & Co., Inc.?

During the last year, insiders at the sold shares 10 times. They sold a total of 201,479 shares worth more than $23,684,979.10. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 6th when EVP David Michael Williams sold 5,000 shares worth more than $609,550.00. Insiders at Merck & Co., Inc. own 0.1% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Merck & Co., Inc..

Information on this page was last updated on 2/6/2026.

Caroline Litchfield Insider Trading History at Merck & Co., Inc.

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
2/4/2026Sell41,997$119.61$5,023,261.1790,192View SEC Filing Icon  
11/4/2021Sell18,335$91.00$1,668,485.00View SEC Filing Icon  
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Caroline Litchfield Buying and Selling Activity at Merck & Co., Inc.

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Merck & Co., Inc. Company Overview

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Merck & Co., Inc. is a health care company, which engages in the provision of health solutions through its prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, animal health, and consumer care products. It operates through the following segments: Pharmaceutical, Animal Health, and Other. The Pharmaceutical segment includes human health pharmaceutical and vaccine products. The Animal Health segment discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets animal health products, such as pharmaceutical and vaccine products, for the prevention, treatment and control of disease in livestock, and companion animal species. The Other segment consists of sales for the non-reportable segments of healthcare services. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Rahway, NJ.
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