John Lawrence

John Lawrence is an accomplished finance executive with extensive experience in audit, assurance, and financial management. Currently serving as Executive Director of Audit and Assurance Services at MSD Switzerland since July 2014, John contributes as a member of Merck's leadership team, driving independent risk-based audits and enhancing organizational efficiency. Previously, as VP Finance for the Vascular Division at Teleflex Incorporated from July 2011 to June 2014, John oversaw global financial strategy for a $700 million division within a $2 billion medical device company. John's earlier roles include Executive Finance Director for Iberia and MEA at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where John led a change management initiative, and Sr. Manager in Corporate Finance at PricewaterhouseCoopers, managing multiple high-value transactions and audits for major multinational corporations. John obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from Saint Mary's College of California between 1981 and 1985.