RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 22, 2024--

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced that Surendralal L. "Lal" Karsanbhai, president and chief executive officer, Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR), will join Merck's board of directors effective January 1, 2025. He will stand for election by the company's shareholders in May 2025. With the addition of Mr. Karsanbhai, the Merck board will consist of 13 members.

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