Joaquin Duato — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson, the world’s largest, most diversified healthcare products company.
Began his career with Johnson & Johnson in 1989, joining Janssen Pharmaceuticals in Spain.
Led the turnaround of Johnson & Johnson’s struggling pharmaceutical business in the early 2000s as executive vice president, worldwide chairman, pharmaceuticals.
Oversaw the separation of Johnson & Johnson's consumer health segment, now an independent publicly traded company, Kenvue.
Served as Chairman of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) from 2017 to 2018.
Holds a Master of Business Administration from ESADE Business School and a Master of International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Received the Order of Civil Merit, Commander by Number, from King Felipe VI of Spain in 2023.

Biography

Joaquin Duato is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson, an American multinational conglomerate. As the company's eighth CEO since it became publicly traded in 1944, he leads Johnson & Johnson's 130,000 employees in addressing global health challenges.