What you need to know
- Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky has joined Apple's board of directors.
- The executive will serve as a director under board chairman Arthur Levinson.
Apple has announced that Alex Gorsky, the current chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, has joined the company's board of directors.
The company noted that, under Gorsky's tenure, Johnson & Johnson became the world's largest healthcare company. It also pointed out that the executive has extensive experience serving on boards:
Gorsky began his tenure at Johnson & Johnson in 1988, accumulating a broad range of experience in sales, management, and marketing before becoming CEO in 2012. Gorsky has made innovation and technology key priorities, with groundbreaking investments that have helped shape the future of the pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer health sectors.An experienced leader in healthcare and business, Gorsky directs a global team of more than 130,000 at Johnson & Johnson. He is also a member of the Business Roundtable's board of directors and the chairman of its Corporate Governance committee. Gorsky serves on the boards of IBM, Travis Manion Foundation, and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
The company released the following statements from Gorsky, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and Apple chairman Arthur Levinson:
"Alex has long been a visionary in healthcare, applying his tremendous insight, experience, and passion for technology to the cause of improving lives and building healthier communities," said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO. "We're excited to welcome him to Apple's board of directors, and I know that all of us will benefit from his leadership and expertise.""As a thoughtful and passionate leader, Alex has helped bring cutting-edge technologies to some of healthcare's most urgent and complex challenges," said Arthur Levinson, Apple's chairman. "His voice and vision will help Apple continue to make a positive impact on people's lives through the power of technology.""I've long shared Apple's belief that technology has the potential to improve lives and create healthier communities," said Alex Gorsky. "It's an honor to join Apple's board of directors, and to be part of a values-led company that's constantly innovating to both enable and enhance the way we live."
This move isn't surprising as Apple continues to drive innovation in the healthcare space. Apple CEO Tim Cook is known for saying that the company's biggest contribution will be in health.
You can read the full press release on Apple's Newsroom.
