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.