Merck

Executive Summary

Judy Lewent elected to VP-finance and chief financial officer, Merck said March 29, reportedly making her the first woman to be appointed as the top financial officer for a major U.S. corporation. Lewent joined Merck in 1980 as director of acquisitions and capital analysis. Most recently, she was named VP and treasuer in 1987. Lewent will continue to report to Senior VP Francis Spiegel, Jr. Succeeding her as treasurer is Michael Atieh, who has been the VP for government relations in Merck's Washington, D.C. office for two years. Teel Oliver, who has been in Merck's Washington office since 1984, will be Atieh's successor and will carry the title of VP-governmental relations.