Merz Aesthetics Names New US Sales and Marketing Leaders

Merz Aesthetics has appointed Chris Van Dyk as Vice President of US Sales and DJ Sethares as Vice President of US Marketing, the company announced. Both executives will lead commercial functions across the US to support growth of the company’s aesthetics portfolio.

Van Dyk previously served as Country Manager for Merz Aesthetics Canada, where he guided the business through a period of expansion and operational transformation beginning in 2022. He brings more than 20 years of experience in pharmaceuticals and medical devices, having held leadership positions with Johnson & Johnson, Bayer, and Alcon. His career has been marked by building performance-driven teams and prioritizing customer engagement.

Sethares joins Merz Aesthetics after more than a decade at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and ViiV Healthcare, where she advanced through senior roles in sales, marketing, and global operations. Most recently, she was Vice President of Marketing for GSK’s Vaccine Business Unit, overseeing US commercial strategy across multiple therapeutic areas. She has more than 20 years of industry experience and is recognized for developing strong team culture and competitive brand strategies.

“Their expertise, leadership, and vision will be instrumental as we chart our future growth and continue driving the medical aesthetics industry forward,” Patrick Urban, President of Merz Aesthetics North America, said in a press release. 

The company said the leadership changes reflect its focus on strengthening its commercial operations in the US, a key market for medical aesthetics. Both executives will be tasked with advancing sales and marketing strategies to support the company’s existing portfolio and future innovations.

Both executives will be based in the global headquarters located in Raleigh, North Carolina.