Kurt Higgins

Kurt Higgins is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in various roles across prominent companies. Currently serving as Finance Director for MSD since October 2020, Kurt leads the finance team, ensures compliance with US-GAAP and local standards, and actively contributes to strategic initiatives such as the FOM project and pricing strategies. In addition to this role, Kurt holds positions on the Board of Directors for MSD South Africa and is Chairperson of the MSD Pension Fund Board of Trustees. Prior experiences include leadership roles at GSK as the Middle East Africa Consumer Finance Compliance Lead and at Pfizer as Consumer Business Finance Manager for the South African Cluster. Kurt’s career also includes significant contributions at Aspen Pharma Group and Volkswagen AG, supported by an educational background in accounting and business administration from respected institutions.