Khadija ben Hammada
Chief People Officer Merck KGaA
Khadija Ben Hammada is a Member of the Executive Board and Chief People Officer at Merck, responsible for global HR, sustainability, and corporate functions. Since joining in 2010, Khadija has held senior roles across Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific, leading major transformation and talent initiatives. Previously Chief of Staff to the CEO, Khadija has driven high-impact cultural change and organisational strategy. Known for people-first leadership, focusing on aligning workforce capability with business strategy at global scale.