He Tianming will serve as a member of Merck's executive board and Chief Executive Officer of the electronic technology business.

On January 30, according to Merck, Merck appointed He Tianming as a member of the Merck Executive Board and CEO of the Electronics Technology business, with the appointment taking effect on May 1, 2026. He will succeed Bi Kangming, who is set to become the Chairman of the Merck Group Executive Board and CEO on May 1. After holding various positions in Merck in multiple countries, He Tianming is returning to the Electronics Technology business and will be based in Darmstadt, Germany.