# Merck & Co. > Alpha governed public record. Unknown, unavailable, and unpublished values are never inferred as zero. ## Record | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Representation | alpha-profile-markdown-v3 | | Protocol | Alpha Governance Facts Protocol 0.1 | | Schema | alpha.governance.entity.public.v1 | | Record version | public-1 | | Canonical entity | alpha:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e | | Entity type | Company | | Canonical URL | https://registry.alpha.ac/companies/merck-co-inc | | Publication | PUBLISHED | | Verification | source_reported | | Verification schema | alpha-verification-states-v1 | | Ownership | unclaimed | | Published claims | 35 | | Claims under review | 1 | | Evidence records | 10 | | Conflicts | 0 | | Conflicts in internal review | 0 | | Observed | 2026-09-05T21:30:34.215281+00:00 | | Last reviewed | 2026-09-05T21:30:34.215281+00:00 | ## Identity - Legal name: Merck & Co., Inc. - Display name: Merck & Co. ## Leadership - Robert M. Davis: Chair. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:3. - Christine E. Seidman, M.D.: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:4. - Douglas M. Baker, Jr.: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:4. - Inge G. Thulin: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:4. - Kathy J. Warden: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:5. - Mary Ellen Coe: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:4. - Pamela J. Craig: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:6. - Patricia F. Russo: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:4. - Paul B. Rothman, M.D.: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:6. - Risa J. Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D.: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:5. - Stephen L. Mayo, Ph.D.: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:7. - Surendralal L. Karsanbhai: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:4. - Thomas H. Glocer: Lead Independent Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:8. - Barbara A. Larson: Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:9. - Betty D. Larson: Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:10. - Caroline Litchfield: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:9. - Chirfi Guindo: Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Human Health. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:9. - Dalton Smart: Senior Vice President Finance Global Controller. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:9. - David R. Maraldo: Senior Vice President, Human Health Operations. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:9. - David S. Williams: Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:9. - Dean Li: Executive Vice President, President, Merck Research Laboratories. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:9. - Jennifer Zachary: Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:9. - Johannes J. Oosthuizen: Senior Vice President and President Merck U.S. Human Health. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:9. - John J. Romanelli: Senior Vice President and President MSD International Human Health. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:9. - Richard R. DeLuca, Jr.: Executive Vice President and President, Merck Animal Health. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:9. - Robert M. Davis: Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:9. - Sanat Chattopadhyay: Executive Vice President and President, Merck Manufacturing Division. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:9. ## Roles - PUBLISHED ## Governance - NOT_ASSERTED ## Board committees - PUBLISHED ## Financials - NOT_ASSERTED ## Workforce - NOT_ASSERTED ## Market and index context - PUBLISHED ## Legal Name - Merck & Co., Inc.. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:1. ## Headquarters - US. Publication: UNDER_REVIEW. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: unlinked, under review. ## Entity Status - Public listing published. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:1. ## Official Website - https://www.merck.com. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:2. ## Published Fact - US. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:1. - NJ. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:1. - Healthcare. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:1. - Drug Manufacturers. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:1. - https://www.merck.com. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:2. ## Coverage states | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Identity | PUBLISHED | | Business | PUBLISHED | | Leadership | PUBLISHED | | Board and committees | PUBLISHED | | Governance | NOT_ASSERTED | | Financials | NOT_ASSERTED | | Workforce | NOT_ASSERTED | | Ownership | NOT_ASSERTED | | Ratings | NOT_PUBLISHED | | Market and index context | PUBLISHED | ## Public sources - alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:1: [Alpha canonical company public projection](https://www.alpha.ac/api/public/companies/merck-co-inc). - alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:2: [Merck & Co., Inc. Form 10-K (filed 2026-02-24)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015826000063/mrk-20251231.htm). - alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:3: [Merck director board source](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000119312525076859/d151723ddef14a.htm). - alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:4: [Merck DEF 14A 2026-04-08](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000119312526147704/d85708ddef14a.htm). - alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:5: [Merck director board source](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000119312525076859/d151723ddef14a.htm). - alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:6: [Merck director board source](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000119312525076859/d151723ddef14a.htm). - alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:7: [Merck director board source](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000119312525076859/d151723ddef14a.htm). - alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:8: [Merck director board source](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000119312525076859/d151723ddef14a.htm). - alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:9: [MRK 10-K executive officers](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015826000063/mrk-20251231.htm). - alpha:evidence:company:1aea0f59-381a-4160-9e35-9e60184ed39e:10: MRK executive roster source. ## Rights | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | public_retrieval | allowed | | agent_retrieval | allowed | | redistribution | not_granted | | model_training | not_granted | | commercial_use | not_specified | | relationship_pathfinding | not_granted | | direct_contact | not_granted | ## Limitations - Absence of a leadership role, committee, or disclosure is not evidence that it does not exist. - Only explicitly published canonical company identity and current confirmed public roles are included. - Absence of a board, committee, executive, listing, or claim is not evidence that it does not exist. - Public retrieval does not grant redistribution, model-training, direct-contact, or relationship-pathfinding rights. - This Company Profile is an identity and evidence record, not an Alpha rating. - Current index memberships: Unavailable - Index membership events: Unavailable ## Alternate representations - [Canonical profile](https://registry.alpha.ac/companies/merck-co-inc) - [Public Markdown](https://registry.alpha.ac/companies/merck-co-inc.md) - [Public JSON](https://registry.alpha.ac/api/public/companies/merck-co-inc) - [JSON-LD](https://registry.alpha.ac/api/public/companies/merck-co-inc?format=jsonld) - MCP resource: `alpha://companies/merck-co-inc` at https://mcp.alpha.ac/mcp