Franz Escherich

Franz Escherich is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Swiss Hub Finance Operations Lead at MSD Switzerland since June 2012, where responsibilities include overseeing finance operations as a Finance Director. Prior to this role, Franz acted as the COMET Country Lead for Switzerland, focusing on SAP Implementation projects. Franz held significant positions at MSD Sharp & Dohme GmbH from October 2008 to June 2012, including COMET Integration Lead for Germany and Business Process Lead. Earlier career experience includes a Business Process Lead role at Merck from 2006 to 2009 and various positions at MSD Sharp & Dohme GmbH from 1987 to 1998, notably as JDE Coordinator and General Accountant. Educational qualifications were acquired at Wirtschaftsschule Alpenland, Bad Aibling, from 1985 to 1987.