Juergen Koenig, CEO of Merck Korea, is everything Brazil stands for. He is vibrant, energetic, pleasant, and exotically cultured. Most of all, he exudes optimism and carries an attitude of gratitude.
“I appreciate every part of life,” says Koenig, who came to Korea in 2008 to head the Korea operation of Merck KGaA, one of the world’s oldest corporations whose businesses range from pharmaceuticals to chemicals, food, plastics and bioscience.
Koenig was born in Brazil to German parents, a fact that explains much of his attitude toward life. His exposure to different cultures probably helped him cultivate compassion and an ability to understand even the tricky parts of life, which people often find challenging to appreciate.
He credits his family for his successful career. “I have been really blessed,” said Koenig. Prior to his arrival in Korea two years ago, he had served as the head of Merck’s operation in Pakistan for eight years. Before that, Koenig had worked for a BASF company in Pakistan. Merck approached him in recognition of his leadership skills.
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