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

00:00 Welcome to Animal Health Insider 00:12 The Insiders: Industry Perspectives from AHNTI-EU 00:53 What Drives Rob: Energy, Leadership & People-First Culture 01:29 Livestock Challenges = Industry Opportunity 02:00 From Products to Outcomes: A New Way to Think About Animal Health 03:00 Why Merck’s Portfolio Is Different (Tech + Therapeutics) 04:00 The Power of Data + Technology in Livestock 05:00 Is Livestock the Most Underrated Growth Opportunity? 06:04 Meet Rob Kelly (Merck Animal Health) 06:17 Leadership at Scale: Building a People-First Global Organization 09:30 Why Diversification Across Species Matters 11:30 Tech-Driven Growth in Ruminants & One Health Impact 13:30 How Data Is Transforming Farming & Productivity 15:40 The Future of Innovation: Vaccines, mRNA & Monoclonal Antibodies 17:00 Wearables, AI & Continuous Monitoring in Animal Health 18:40 Advice for the Next Generation: Stay Curious 20:30 Triathlons, Discipline & Managing Energy 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: https://www.lawlesscomms.com/podcast/ 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julielawless  Stonehaven Transactions  With decades of commercial and legal experience in M&A and other transactions in the animal health sector, Stonehaven Transactions guides life science companies and investors through buy-side and sell-side transactions, licensing deals, and commercial collaborations.  🌐 https://sc.group/transactions/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-beatrice-vos-4184201  S&P Global Animal Health  Beyond the headlines, S&P Global Animal Health provides expert insights for your animal health business.  🌐 https://www.spglobal.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-harvey-08109916