Former Merck Chairman and CEO Kenneth C. Frazier Honored with Citizens Bank Achievement Award
Kenneth C. Frazier, former Chairman and CEO of Merck and a distinguished attorney, was honored with the 2026 Citizens Bank Achievement Award by the Philadelphia Bar Association. During the event, Frazier shared insights from his extensive career, emphasizing the importance of recommitting to the foundational principles of American democracy. He reflected on his upbringing in North Philadelphia, the influence of his parents, and the lessons learned from figures like Jackie Robinson regarding overcoming societal inequalities. Frazier also recounted his pro bono legal work, notably his successful efforts to free James Willie “Bo” Cochran, who spent 19 years on death row in Alabama, highlighting the critical need for adequate legal counsel.
