Merle Brunner

Merle Brunner is a seasoned finance and project management professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and finance sectors. Currently serving as the Global Strategic Commercial Project Lead at Galderma since February 2022, Merle has successfully managed commercial growth projects and implemented a centralized Power BI database for integrated sales and finance data. Previously, Merle held leadership roles at Takeda, including Global Finance Project Lead and Finance Project Manager, where responsibilities included enhancing accounting practices across EMEA and optimizing financial reporting. Earlier career roles include positions at Atlas Iron Limited, Mirabela Mineração do Brasil, Norilsk Nickel, and Ernst & Young, showcasing a solid foundation in financial analysis, corporate finance, and accounting. Merle's educational background includes an ongoing EMBA from IMD, a Masters in Applied Finance, and membership in the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.