J&J CEO Gorsky Handing Over Reins To Vice Chairman Duato
Gorsky Will Transition To Executive Chairman
Executive Summary
Joaquin Duato has been involved for the last several years in growing J&J’s pharma and consumer businesses and has led the company’s COVID-19 efforts. Alex Gorsky is stepping down due to a family health issue.
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