NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Johnson &
Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that its Board of Directors has
unanimously appointed William D. Perez, President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, as a Director of Johnson & Johnson,
the world's most broadly based health care products company.
Mr. Perez became President and Chief Executive Officer of the Wm.
Wrigley Jr. Company, a leading global confectioner and the world's largest
manufacturer and marketer of chewing gum, in October, 2006. Before joining
Wrigley, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Nike, Inc.
Previously, Mr. Perez spent 34 years with SC Johnson, including eight years
as President and Chief Executive Officer of the privately-held global
consumer products company.
"Bill's vast and diverse experience in leading global consumer
businesses will be invaluable, particularly to the continuing growth of our
premier consumer health care business," said William C. Weldon, Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson. "We look forward to
Bill's keen insights and business perspectives, and we welcome him to the
Board."
Mr. Perez received his bachelor of arts degree in government from
Cornell University and a graduate degree from the American Graduate School
of International Management. He serves on the Board of Directors for
Hallmark Cards, Inc., the Grocery Manufacturers Association and Cornell
University Council.
Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based
manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related
services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and
diagnostics markets. The more than 250 Johnson & Johnson operating
companies employ approximately 121,000 men and women in 57 countries and
sell products throughout the world.
SOURCE Johnson & Johnson
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