The Botwinick Prize in Business Ethics

Please join us as The Bernstein Center proudly bestows the prestigious Botwinick Prize in Business Ethics to Kenneth C. Frazier, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Merck & Co., Inc.

Wednesday, September 12, 2018
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Uris Hall, Room 301

The event will feature:

The Botwinick Prize Award Presentation
An address on ethical leadership from honoree, Kenneth Frazier
Reception immediately following the conclusion of the event in Calder Lounge

Kenneth Frazier Biography

Kenneth C. Frazier has served as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Merck & Co., Inc. since 2011.

Under Ken’s leadership, Merck is delivering innovative lifesaving medicines and vaccines as well as long-term and sustainable value to its multiple stakeholders. Ken has substantially increased Merck’s investment in research, including early research, while refocusing the organization on the launch and growth of key products that provide benefit to society. He has also led the formation of philanthropic and other initiatives that build on Merck’s 125-year plus legacy.

Ken joined the company in 1992 and has held positions of increasing responsibility including General Counsel and President. Prior to joining Merck, Ken was a partner with the Philadelphia law firm of Drinker Biddle & Reath. Ken’s contributions, especially in the legal, business and humanitarian fields, have been widely recognized. He sits on the boards of PhRMA, Weill Cornell Medicine, Exxon Mobil Corporation, and Cornerstone Christian Academy in Philadelphia, PA. He also is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, The Business Council, the Council of the American Law Institute, and the American Bar Association.

Ken received his bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University and holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

For more information, please contact Shirley Sheung at ss5325@gsb.columbia.edu or 212.854.1205.

About the Botwinick Prize

Each year, under the auspices of The Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics, The Botwinick Prize in Business Ethics and Ethical Practice in the Professions is awarded to an individual or representative of a business organization exemplifying the highest standard of professional and ethical conduct, as well as ethical decision-making in any of the professions, including, but not limited to, accounting, advertising, architecture, health care, journalism, law, public service and social service. The Botwinick Prize in Business Ethics and Ethical Practice in the Professions was established by a generous endowment from the late Benjamin Botwinick, BS ’26 and his wife, Bessie.

In addition to The Botwinick Prize, the Botwnick family also graciously sponsors the Benjamin Botwinick scholarship, awarded to deserving first and second years. Both the Prize and scholarships help reinforce the family's commitment to leadership and ethics at Columbia Business School.