Merz Aesthetics, the world’s largest dedicated medical aesthetics business, today announced its certification as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute. Of the more than 2,400 organizations certified at a regional or country level, only 17 have earned the global distinction. This achievement places Merz Aesthetics in the top 0.7% of certified employers globally.
The medical aesthetics industry faces unprecedented talent competition as the market expands to $30.2 billion by 20291, requiring companies to differentiate through culture and employee development. This distinction underscores Merz Aesthetics’ commitment to creating an environment where talent thrives and innovation accelerates.
The Top Employers Institute evaluates organizations across critical dimensions, including people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, well-being, diversity and inclusion and sustainability. Merz Aesthetics achieved scores of 80%2 or higher across all categories, with a remarkable 96.07%3 in the Develop category, demonstrating exceptional commitment to continuous learning.
“At Merz Aesthetics, we foster a culture of opportunity and growth. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an environment where talent thrives, and customers see the impact. By staying true to our purpose of fueling confidence, we accomplish meaningful work that inspires engagement and drives results,” said Bob Rhatigan, CEO, Merz Aesthetics.
“This achievement reflects our commitment to a culture where colleagues feel they belong, can perform at their best, and are valued and celebrated. Our people strategy drives everything we do, empowering teams to lead with confidence,” said Hyunna Coelho, Chief Administrative Officer, Merz Aesthetics.
The certification strengthens Merz Aesthetics’ position in attracting top talent across 90 global markets as the medical aesthetics industry experiences continued growth.
About Merz Aesthetics
Merz Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics business with a long history of empowering health care professionals, patients and employees to live every day with confidence. We aim to help people around the world look, feel and live like the best versions of themselves – however they define it. Clinically proven, its product portfolio includes injectables, devices, and skin care treatments designed to meet each patient’s needs with high standards of safety and efficacy. Being family-owned for more than 115 years, Merz Aesthetics is known for building unique connections with customers who feel like family. Merz Aesthetics’ global headquarters is in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a commercial presence in 90 countries worldwide. It is also a part of Merz Group, which was founded in 1908 and is based in Frankfurt, Germany. Learn more at merzaesthetics.com.
References:
| 1. | Boston Consulting Group. “Five Growth Imperatives for Medical Aesthetics in Times of Uncertainty.” White paper by Sergio Rossi, Andy Mitchell, Andrea Agnolio and Laura Réveillon, August 2025, Boston Consulting Group, https://media-publications.bcg.com/Five-Growth-Imperatives-for-Medical-Aesthetics-in-Times-of-Uncertainty.pdf |
| 2‑3. | 2026 Top Employers Institute HR Best Practices Survey |
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