James Kugler is the Chief Digital Officer of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, where he is responsible for spearheading new digital initiatives that advance Merck’s commitment to quality into the digital era. James began his career at Sigma-Aldrich (now MilliporeSigma) following his graduation from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied Biomedical Engineering. At Sigma-Aldrich, he played a pivotal role in driving the growth of Sigma-Aldrich.com, successfully leading the platform to over $1 billion in annual revenue before the company’s acquisition by Merck.