Neil Berrisford

Neil Berrisford is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in HR and compensation and benefits.

He holds a BA in History from the University of Kent and an MA in Personnel and Development from the University of Westminster.

Currently, Neil serves as the Head of Innovation HR Total Rewards at Merck Group, showcasing his expertise in HR innovation.

His previous roles include VP, Head of Global Compensation at Takeda, where he managed global compensation strategies.

Neil also held several key positions at Novartis, such as Global Head of Rewards Services and Global Head of Compensation and Benefits for Novartis Oncology.

His experience extends to Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, where he led compensation and benefits initiatives for Novartis.

Prior to his roles at Novartis, Neil worked at Barclays, overseeing reward operations for various regions.

With a solid foundation in consulting, he has held positions at Willis Towers Watson, Aon Hewitt, and Arthur Andersen & Co.

Neil began his professional journey as a Management and Technical Trainee at National Mutual Life Assurance Society, indicating his early interest in organizational development.