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Alex Gorsky

Alex Gorsky

Former Chairman and CEO / Johnson & Johnson

Alex Gorsky is the former Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, where he served for over three decades, including ten years as CEO. During his tenure, he oversaw the development of life-saving cancer therapies, the deployment of Ebola vaccines, and the rapid development of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. He currently serves on the Boards of Directors for Apple and IBM and is a General Partner at ICONIQ Capital.

MBA, The Wharton School
United States
TwitterTwitter162
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HealthcareBusinessTechnology
10 Years
J&J CEO Tenure
68.4K
LinkedIn Followers
13 Months
COVID-19 Vaccine Development
$100 Million
Health Equity Pledge
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Career

Alderline Group
Alderline Group

Co-Founder

2024 - Present
Position
Co-Founder
ICONIQ Capital
ICONIQ Capital

General Partner

2024 - Present
Position
General Partner
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson

Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson

Jan 2023 - Present
Position
Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson

Executive Chairman, Johnson & Johnson

Jan 2022 - Present
Position
Executive Chairman, Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Apr 2012 - Jan 2022
Responsibilities
In 2012, I was given the honor of becoming the CEO of Johnson & Johnson.  I have been guided by my firm belief that corporations have the responsibility to take on the leadership roles essential to solving some of the most pressing global social challenges.  By upholding Johnson & Johnson’s longstanding Credo of responsibility to customers, employees and communities first, we feel privileged to be a leader at the forefront of modern healthcare and touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Education

The Wharton School
The Wharton School

MBA

1994 - 1996
Field of Study
MBA - Business
United States Military Academy at West Point
United States Military Academy at West Point

Bachelor of Science - BS

1978 - 1982
Field of Study
Bachelor of Science - BS

Skills

Core professional and domain-specific competencies developed over three decades of executive leadership in healthcare and technology.

Leadership & Strategy
Strategic PlanningCross-functional Team LeadershipChange ManagementBusiness StrategyMergers & Acquisitions
Domain Expertise
Pharmaceutical IndustryHealthcareMedical DevicesOncologyBiotechnology

Domains

Primary

Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Global Healthcare, Biotechnology

Secondary

Venture Capital, Technology, Digital Health, AI in Medicine

Tags

Personality

Visionary, Strategic, Credo-Driven, Results-Oriented, Military Discipline

Focus

Health Equity, Innovation, Global Impact, Corporate Responsibility

Frequently Asked Questions

Factual questions and answers regarding Alex Gorsky's executive career at Johnson & Johnson and his current board and investment roles.

How long was Alex Gorsky J&J CEO?

He served as Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson for ten years, from April 2012 until January 2022.

Does Alex Gorsky serve on Apple's board?

Yes, he currently serves on the Boards of Directors for both Apple and IBM, following his departure from his executive role at Johnson & Johnson.

What is Alex Gorsky's role at ICONIQ Capital?

He is a General Partner at ICONIQ Capital, a role he took on in 2024 after stepping down from his executive position at J&J.

How fast was the Janssen vaccine developed?

The development of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine was completed in 13 months under his leadership at Johnson & Johnson.

Did Alex Gorsky attend West Point?

Yes, he is an alumnus of the United States Military Academy at West Point and also holds an MBA from The Wharton School.

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