Giannina Rial

Giannina Rial is an accomplished financial professional with extensive experience in global clinical development finance and treasury strategy at Merck, serving as Director in multiple roles. Responsibilities included strategic support for pipeline governance, collaboration on financial assessments, and leadership in digital transformation initiatives. Prior to Merck, Giannina held key positions at General Motors, Abengoa, and Universidad ORT Uruguay, where analytical skills and financial modeling were applied to assess investment risks and educate future finance professionals. Giannina holds an MBA from Boston University Questrom School of Business and a BS in Accounting and Finance from Universidad de Montevideo.