J&J Names Alex Gorsky CEO to Replace William Weldon
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Johnson & Johnson’s insider pick of Alex Gorsky as the new chief executive officer elevates the person most familiar with the safety and quality issues that have plagued the company.
Gorsky, 51, a former army captain and endurance athlete, now leads the devices and supply-chain units. He will be seen by investors as a force for stability at a time when J&J’s image has been tarnished by recalls of artificial hip implants and over-the-counter drugs, and safety concerns involving vaginal mesh products that have spurred thousands of lawsuits.