Mr. Deese has extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, technical operations and supply chain management. He retired from Merck & Co. in 2018, where as Executive Vice President and President, Merck Manufacturing Division, he was responsible for Merck’s worldwide manufacturing and logistics operation. He was also a member of Merk’s Executive Committee. During his tenure, Mr. Deese led the company’s strategic initiative to sharpen its commercial and research and development focus, redesigning its operational model and reducing its cost base.
