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Caroline Litchfield

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Chief Financial Officer at Merck
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Caroline Litchfield is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Merck, where she has built a 34-year career. She is responsible for finance, procurement, and real estate operations and also serves on Verizons Board of Directors. Caroline holds a Bachelors Degree from the University of Leicester.

Inspired by her fathers survival from stage 4 cancer due to new medicines, Caroline is a passionate advocate for innovative treatments. She frequently speaks on the importance of patient stories, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and leading with authenticity.

Her father is alive today because of the work of people dedicated to discovering new medicines.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

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Global Health Finance
She previously led finance for Merck's largest business, Human Health, overseeing financial operations and reporting in approximately 100 markets.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Played a key role in integrating Merck and Schering-Plough and was involved in the $11. 5 billion acquisition of Acceleron Pharma.
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Career

Work history

4-2021
Chief Financial Officer
Merck
1-2019 - 3-2021
Senior Vice President & Treasurer
Merck
1-2014 - 12-2018
Senior Vice President Finance - Global Human Health
Merck
11-2009 - 12-2013
Finance Lead - Emerging Markets
Merck
1-2008 - 10-2009
Head of Finance - Europe & Canada
Merck
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Media appearances

Merck Names 30-Year Company Veteran as CFO. Featured in The Wall Street Journal
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Merck names Caroline Litchfield as new CFO. Featured in Reuters
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Education
Bachelor’s Degree
University of Leicester
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