By Colin Kellaher

 

Merck & Co. on Wednesday said it named Caroline Litchfield executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective April 1.

The Kenilworth, N.J., drugmaker said Ms. Litchfield succeeds Robert Davis, who becomes president on that date.

Ms. Litchfield, who joined Merck in 1990, currently serves as treasurer, with responsibility for treasury, tax and investor relations.

Last month, Merck said Kenneth Frazier, its chairman and chief executive, plans to retire as CEO at the end of June, with Mr. Davis taking the helm as CEO on July 1.

 

Write to Colin Kellaher at colin.kellaher@wsj.com

 

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

March 24, 2021 07:09 ET (11:09 GMT)

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