Robert R. Merck
Head-Equity Investments at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. (Investment Portfolio)
Profile
Mr. Robert R.
Merck is a Global Head of Real Estate & Agricultural Finance at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. He serves on the Boards of Directors of Metropolitan Realty Management, Inc. and the Metropolitan Tower Realty Company, Inc. He is responsible for managing the commercial mortgage and equity real estate portfolio, as well as the firm's agricultural investments portfolio.
In this capacity, he oversees a staff of over 200 investment professionals, both domestic and international.
Mr. Merck started his career with MetLife in 1982 and has served in various capacities in MetLife's real estate group.
Since assuming overall responsibility for the real estate and agricultural portfolios, he has implemented strategic initiatives and a risk management focus that have strengthened the portfolios, raised the profile of the franchise and positively impacted the financial results of the business.
In addition, he was responsible for launching the MetLife's investment management business in 2012.
Mr. Merck received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Emory University where he graduated with highest honors and an MBA from Georgia State University.
Robert R. Merck active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. (Investment Portfolio)
 Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. (Investment Portfolio) Investment ManagersFinance Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. (Investment Portfolio) (MetLife-IM) is the insurance management division of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., which is owned by MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), a global provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs. The firm is headquartered in New York City with additional office in Morristown, New Jersey. MetLife-IM offers group dental benefit plans for individuals, employees, retirees and their families and provides dental plan administration for over 20 million people. The firm provides disability products for individuals, as well as employee and association groups who receive them through their employer. | Head-Equity Investments | 1981-12-31 |
Former positions of Robert R. Merck
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| METLIFE, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Robert R. Merck
| Emory University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Georgia State University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| METLIFE, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 1 |
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. (Investment Portfolio)
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. (Investment Portfolio) Investment ManagersFinance Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. (Investment Portfolio) (MetLife-IM) is the insurance management division of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., which is owned by MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), a global provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs. The firm is headquartered in New York City with additional office in Morristown, New Jersey. MetLife-IM offers group dental benefit plans for individuals, employees, retirees and their families and provides dental plan administration for over 20 million people. The firm provides disability products for individuals, as well as employee and association groups who receive them through their employer. | Finance |
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