First Merchants Corporation announced that it has appointed Dr. Mung Chiang to the Board of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank. Dr. Chiang, President of Purdue University, is a strong advocate of partnerships that effectively drive strong and sustained economic growth and vitality in Indiana and across the Midwest. With the addition of Dr. Chiang, First Merchants will have a 15-member board, including 13 independent outside directors.

Dr. Chiang will be on the ballot for continuing terms at the Corporation's Annual Shareholder Meeting in May 2023.