Rob Davis is chief executive officer and president of Merck.
Previously, Rob served as Merck’s president, responsible for the company’s operating divisions — Human Health, Animal Health, Manufacturing and Merck Research Laboratories. Prior to that, he was executive vice president, Global Services, and the company’s chief financial officer.
Rob joined the company as chief financial officer in 2014 with additional responsibility for real estate operations, corporate strategy and business development. In 2016, his role was expanded to include responsibility for information technology and procurement, forming Global Services. He became president in April 2021 and CEO and a member of the board of directors on July 1, 2021.
Prior to joining Merck, Rob was corporate vice president and president of Baxter’s Medical Products business. During his tenure at Baxter, he held several other positions, including president of Baxter’s Renal business, chief financial officer and treasurer. Before joining Baxter in 2004, Rob held numerous positions of increasing responsibility over 14 years at Eli Lilly and Company.
Rob serves on the board of directors for Duke Energy Corporation and is chair of its finance and risk management committee and a member of the corporate governance committee. In addition, Rob is a board member of Project Hope, a non-profit organization focused on empowering health care workers to deliver expert care when and where it is needed most.
Rob received his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law, his M.B.A. from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management and his bachelor’s degree in finance from Miami University.
What is Robert M. Davis' net worth?
The estimated net worth of Robert M. Davis is at least $27.41 million as of April 28th, 2023. Mr. Davis owns 271,817 shares of Merck & Co., Inc. stock worth more than $27,412,744 as of December 4th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Davis may own. Additionally, Mr. Davis receives an annual salary of $5,570,000.00 as CFO at Merck & Co., Inc.. Learn More about Robert M. Davis' net worth.
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Has Robert M. Davis been buying or selling shares of Merck & Co., Inc.?
Robert M. Davis has not been actively trading shares of Merck & Co., Inc. during the past quarter. Most recently, Robert M. Davis sold 143,329 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, April 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $114.93, for a transaction totalling $16,472,801.97. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 271,817 shares of the company's stock, valued at $31,239,927.81. Learn More on Robert M. Davis' 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, Merck & Co., Inc. insiders bought shares 1 times. They purchased a total of 2,833 shares worth more than $250,012.25. During the last year, insiders at the sold shares 3 times. They sold a total of 15,237 shares worth more than $1,282,329.74. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 3rd when EVP David Michael Williams sold 8,614 shares worth more than $720,044.26. Insiders at Merck & Co., Inc. own 0.1% of the company.
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