Adam Merkle
About Adam Merkle
Adam Merkle is a Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, where he has worked since 2020. He holds an MBA from Georgetown University and has extensive experience in financial roles across various organizations.
Current Role at Gannett
Adam Merkle serves as the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the financial strategy and planning of the organization. His role involves overseeing financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to support the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Gannett
Prior to his current role, Adam Merkle held several positions at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK. He worked as Director of FP&A from 2016 to 2020, Senior Manager of FP&A from 2015 to 2016, Manager of FP&A from 2014 to 2015, and Senior Financial Analyst from 2013 to 2014. His tenure at Gannett spans nearly a decade, during which he developed expertise in financial management and analysis.
Education and Expertise
Adam Merkle earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business, studying from 2012 to 2015. He also holds a degree in Economics from the University of Maryland, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His educational background supports his extensive career in financial analysis and planning.
Early Career Background
Before joining Gannett, Adam Merkle gained experience in various financial roles. He worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2005 to 2006. He also held positions at Hughes Network Systems, including Financial Analyst from 2006 to 2008 and Senior Financial Analyst from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he worked at CSC as Senior Finance Professional and Advisor in Corporate FP&A from 2011 to 2013.