About Alex Gorsky
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.
Career
Co-Founder
Co-Founder
General Partner
General Partner
Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
Executive Chairman, Johnson & Johnson
Executive Chairman, Johnson & Johnson
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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
MBA
MBA - Business
Bachelor of Science - BS
Bachelor of Science - BS
Skills
Core professional and domain-specific competencies developed over three decades of executive leadership in healthcare and technology.
Strategic Planning
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Change Management
Business Strategy
Mergers & Acquisitions
Global Marketing
Pharmaceutical Industry
Healthcare
Medical Devices
Oncology
Biotechnology
Clinical Research
Managed Care
Product Launch
Pharmaceutical Sales
Hospitals
Marketing Strategy
Business Development
Venture Capital
Domains
Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Global Healthcare, Biotechnology
Venture Capital, Technology, Digital Health, AI in Medicine
Tags
Visionary, Strategic, Credo-Driven, Results-Oriented, Military Discipline
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?
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.



