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Merck Appoints Gaurav Gupta as Executive Vice President & Chief Information & Digital Officer

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Merck has hired Gaurav Gupta as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Information & Digital Officer (CIDO), effective September 1, 2026.

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In his new role, Gupta will lead Merck's global information technology and digital strategy, overseeing artificial intelligence, enterprise data, digital platforms, cybersecurity, and technology innovation. Merck has appointed Gaurav Gupta as Executive Vice President and Chief Information & Digital Officer (CIDO). He joined the company in July 2026 and will officially assume the role on September 1, 2026, succeeding Dave Williams, who is retiring after leading the company's digital transformation. In his new role, Gupta will lead Merck's global information technology and digital strategy, overseeing artificial intelligence, enterprise data, digital platforms, cybersecurity, and technology innovation. He will also support the company's digital transformation initiatives aimed at enabling scientific innovation, operational excellence, and business growth. Before joining Merck, Gupta spent more than 27 years at Ernst & Young (EY), including over 16 years as a Partner/Principal in the firm's Life Sciences Digital practice in New York. As a Senior Partner, he led global teams responsible for AI-powered digital transformation programs across the pharmaceutical and life sciences value chain. Earlier at EY, he served as Senior Manager, where he worked on enterprise technology consulting, digital transformation, business strategy, information systems, and large-scale technology...

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Executive hire

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Person
Gaurav GuptaExecutive Vice President and Chief Information & Digital Officer (CIDO)
Takes effect
Sep 1, 2026

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  • directors
  • information technology

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Detected
Jul 23, 2026
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