- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
George W. Merck
Merck & Company
1925 - 1955
Healthcare
b. 1894
| Education |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Harvard University |
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Born-Died | 1894 - 1957 |
| Birthplace | New York (NY) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Head, Same Company |
Merck played a pivotal role in the development of Merck & Company as a pharmaceutical research powerhouse. He created the firm’s first research division in 1933 and orchestrated the 1953 merger with Sharp and Dohme. During his tenure, Merck’s asset base grew from $4 million to $92 million.