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Pharma Giant Merck Sets 2026 Leadership Change with Electronics Division Head Taking Helm
The Darmstadt-based Merck Group, a DAX-listed pharmaceutical and...
Bamberg Prosecutors File Charges Against Alleged Cybercrime Ring Coordinator
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Historic Shift in Dortmund Politics as CDU Claims Mayor's Office After Decades
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Pharma Giant Merck Sets 2026 Leadership Change with Electronics Division Head Taking Helm
The Darmstadt-based Merck Group, a DAX-listed pharmaceutical and technology conglomerate, has announced a significant leadership transition set for May 2026. Kai Beckmann, currently head of the electronics division, will succeed Belén Garijo as CEO following the expiration of her term. The company confirmed that Beckmann will immediately assume the role of deputy CEO while continuing to...