James Ness

James Ness is an experienced leader in HR and Finance, currently serving as the Executive Director of HR Operations at Merck. They have a notable history at Merck spanning from 1999 to 2008, where they held various roles of increasing responsibility in Corporate Accounting, Audit, and Accounts Payable. Notably, they managed substantial projects such as the migration to a single time reporting system, the design and execution of global payroll services, and the establishment of shared service centers across multiple regions. James has been recognized for their leadership on strategic initiatives, including merger integrations and the deployment of new ERP systems. They continue to drive operational excellence within the organization.