# People, Tech and the Future of Animal Health: Merck Animal Health’s SVP Rob Kelly

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Podcast: [Animal Health Insider](https://stenobird.com/podcast/animal-health-insider-7620952)
Published: 2026-04-30T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://animalhealthinsider.podbean.com/e/people-tech-and-the-future-of-animal-health-merck-animal-health-s-svp-rob-kelly/
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Duration seconds: 1350

## Resource

Recorded live at AHNTI-EU 2026 in London, this episode of Animal Health Insider features Rob Kelly, Senior Vice President of Global Operations at Merck Animal Health. In this wide-ranging conversation, Rob shares his perspective on leading at global scale, why livestock and aquaculture may be bigger growth opportunities than many realize, and how technology is transforming Animal Health. From vaccines and monoclonal antibodies to data, wearables, and connected solutions, Rob offers a sharp look at where innovation is headed next. He also talks about people-first leadership, gives his take on what the next generation should focus on, and the personal discipline that keeps him performing at a high level. If you want insight from one of the industry’s most experienced global leaders at one of the largest Animal Health companies, tune in with us! #AnimalHealth #Innovation #Livestock #Technology About Animal Health Insider 🎧 Animal Health Insider brings you behind the scenes of the animal health industry with insights from the leaders, innovators, and dealmakers shaping what’s next. Subscribe today! Learn more. About LawlessComms Ready to build industry influence and engage employees through strategic communications made for Animal Health? We’re here to help. 🌐 https://www.lawlesscomms.com/ LinkedIn: JulieLawless About Stonehaven Transactions With decades of commercial and legal experience in M&A and other transactions in the animal health sector, Stonehaven Transactions guides small and large life science companies and investors through buy-side or sell-side transactions, license deals and commercial collaborations, ensuring value maximization, a seamless process, optimized synergies, and long-term growth. 🌐 https://sc.group/transactions/ LinkedIn: DrBeatriceVos About…

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