Experience27+ Years
LevelCXO
Executive Overview
Transforming businesses with Generative AI
Career Timeline
- MerckCurrentMar 2022–Present· 4 yrs 7 mos
- Chief Artificial Intelligence OfficerCurrentJun 2025–Present
- AVP, Hyperautomation & Generative AIJun 2023–Jun 2025
- Head of HyperautomationMar 2022–Dec 2025
- 2014–Apr 2022· 8 yrs 3 mos
- Senior Director II of Digital Transformation, Enterprise Business ServicesMay 2018–Apr 2022
- Senior Director of Digital Product: Global Back Office SystemsOct 2015–May 2018
- Director of Digital Solutions - Global Integrated Processes2014–Oct 2015
- Dec 2009–May 2014· 4 yrs 5 mos
- Executive, Information TechnologyDec 2009–May 2014
- Apr 2005–Nov 2009· 4 yrs 7 mos
- Account ExecutiveApr 2005–Nov 2009
- 2001–2005· 4 yrs
- Manager, Product2001–2005
- 1999–2001· 2 yrs
- Product Development Engineer1999–2001
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Colorado State UniversityBSc Engineering
Civil Engineering
University of NatalExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Anton Groom
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Business IntelligenceChange ManagementProject ManagementTeam LeadershipIT ManagementBusiness ProcessIT Service ManagementLeadershipInformation TechnologyVendor ManagementManagementBusiness AnalysisAnalysisSoftware Project ManagementProgram ManagementRequirements AnalysisStrategic PlanningBusiness StrategyIntegrationIT Strategy