Kathy Patton is an accomplished Human Resources professional currently serving as AVP Human Resources at Organon since June 2021, leading HR Business Partner efforts for Global Business Services and Global Support Functions. Prior to this role, Kathy held various senior HR positions at Merck from 1994 to 2021, culminating as Executive Director of Human Resources, specializing in Learning & Development Operations and Strategy. Kathy's extensive experience includes HR leadership, business strategy development, and organizational design, demonstrating a strong commitment to managing and enhancing human resources functions across multiple organizational levels. Kathy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from George Mason University.