Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
George W. Merck
Merck & Company
1925–1955
1925–1955
Merck & Company
1925–1955
1925–1955
- Industry: Healthcare
- Era: 1920
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.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1894–1957
- Birthplace: New York
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Head, Same Company
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: Harvard University