Florian Bender
Chief of Staff & Head of Life Science CEO Office @Merck Group
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WORK HISTORY
Chief of Staff & Head of Life Science CEO Office @Merck Group
As Chief of Staff to the CEO of Merck Life Science and member of the Merck Life Science Executive Team, I act as a strategic partner to the CEO, enabling effective decision-making within the Executive Team. In addition, I initiate and lead high-impact initiatives at sector and group level and orchestrate cross-functional collaboration across the organization to translate strategy into execution and deliver sustainable business impact.
EDUCATION
CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education
CEMS Master's in International Management
University of Miami
Exchange Semester, Business Administration
University of Cologne
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Business Administration
University of Sydney
Master's Degree, International Management
University of Mannheim
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Business Mathematics
SKILLS
ABOUT FLORIAN BENDER
With ~10 years of experience in consulting and corporate strategy roles at McKinsey and Merck, I bring a strong track record of leading cross-functional transformations, shaping enterprise-wide strategies, and enabling effective decision-making at the highest levels of the organization.I currently serve as Chief of Staff to the CEO of Merck Life Science and am a member of the Merck Life Science Executive Team, acting as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO. In this role, I drive high-impact initiatives at sector and group level, strengthen governance and decision processes, and orchestrate collaboration across functions and businesses to translate strategy into execution.Grounded in a solid foundation of mathematics and business, I approach challenges with a structured, data-driven mindset. My expertise spans strategy development as well as large-scale transformation and change initiatives. With particular strengths in stakeholder management, including C-level engagement, and a strong passion for team leadership and talent development, I have successfully guided diverse teams while maintaining a sharp focus on customer orientation and tangible results.I am dedicated to driving initiatives that propel sustainable business success and am deeply motivated by our purpose: together with our colleagues, customers and stakeholders, we impact life and health with science.
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