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Merck, George W(ilhelm Emanuel)

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Merck, George W(ilhelm Emanuel) (1894-1957)

US chemicals executive. A Harvard University-trained chemist, he joined Merck and Co., the family chemical firm, in 1915; he was president (1925-50) and chairman (1949-57). He developed the aggressive research program that shifted Merck's focus to pharmaceuticals and made it a leader in manufacturing vitamins, sulfa drugs, and cortisone. He directed the War Research Service during World War II. Merck was born in New York City.



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