Mr. Gorsky was appointed CEO of Johnson & Johnson earlier this year. He will assume the chairman title and additional leadership responsibilities on Dec. 28.
Current Chairman Bill Weldon will step down as chairman on that date. He will retire in the first quarter of 2013.
“I am truly honored to succeed Bill Weldon as chairman of Johnson & Johnson,” said Mr. Gorsky, in the releaae. “Bill’s leadership and contributions to Johnson & Johnson over a 41-year career leave us well-positioned to continue addressing the world’s most prevalent diseases and unmet needs in health care. Our financial strength, global reach, and innovations that help people live longer, healthier lives are a proud legacy for Bill and a strong foundation for the future of Johnson & Johnson.”
Johnson & Johnson is headquartered in New Brunswick, N.J.
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