François Naef

François Naef is Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Legal and Communications for Merck Serono and Chief Administration Officer for Merck Serono S.A. He is also a member of the Merck Serono Executive Management Board.

Previously Senior Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Legal with Serono, he joined the company in 1988. From November 1999 to February 2001, Mr. Naef served as Serono’s General Counsel. Mr. Naef also served as Company Secretary and as General Manager for Serono International S.A.
 
Prior to joining Serono, Mr. Naef was an attorney at the Geneva law firms of Combe & de Senarclens and before that, Me Rossetti.

Mr. Naef is Chairman of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is also a member of the Economic Council of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.

He holds a law degree and a Master’s degree in European law from the University of Geneva. He was admitted to the Geneva Bar in 1986.

Mr. Naef is a Swiss national and resident.