Christopher Hickey

Christopher Hickey is a seasoned public health policy leader with over two decades of experience in international affairs and global health. They have a strong background in U.S.-China relations, having held key positions such as Director of the FDA China Office and Senior Director at Pfizer, where they focused on geopolitical risk and public affairs. Currently, Hickey serves as the Executive Director of Global Public Policy and International Government Affairs at Merck, where they lead advocacy efforts and engage with global health policy leaders. They hold a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Virginia.