Richard Merski

Richard Merski is an accomplished government affairs professional and international public policy leader with extensive experience advising senior executives at major health, insurance, and financial services firms. They served as Vice President and Counsel at American International Group, where they established the company's Washington Government Affairs office and managed advocacy efforts in diverse areas, including international trade and tax reform. Merski has also held senior positions at Zurich Insurance Company and Cigna, directing federal government affairs and public policy strategies internationally. They currently hold a director position focused on geopolitical risk and trade at Philips and are pursuing advanced degrees at notable institutions, including Georgetown University and Columbia University.