ÂÜÀòÂÒÂ×

Valerie Krause is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sustainability and innovation at Merck Group, currently serving as the Sustainability Lead in the Science & Technology Office, focusing on carbon capture and circular economy initiatives. Previous roles at Merck include Innovation Exploration Manager, where exploration of neuromorphic computing took place, and Innovation Chief of Staff, responsible for driving strategic innovation and organizational change. Earlier career highlights include serving as Global Strategic Marketing Manager for pigments and Account Manager for optoelectronic materials. Valerie's foundational experience includes a student consultancy role at Peterson, where a business entry strategy for the oil and gas industry was developed. Academic credentials include a Master of International Business from Hult International Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University.