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Joaquin Duato, CEO of Johnson & Johnson

Who is the CEO of Johnson & Johnson in 2026?

Joaquin Duato is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Johnson & Johnson. Joaquin has held the CEO seat since January 2022.

Updated September 23, 2026
Time in seat
4 years
CEO since January 2022
Years at company
21 years
Joined Johnson & Johnson May 2005
Previous employers
1
Before Johnson & Johnson
Summary
  • Joaquin Duato rose through Johnson & Johnson: President, Ortho Biotech Products, LP from May 2005, then Executive Vice President, Worldwide Chairman, Pharmaceuticals from January 2011, before taking the CEO seat in January 2022.
  • Joaquin Duato sat on the board of PhRMA from January 2017 to February 2018.
  • Joaquin Duato holds a master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Esade and a master of International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Current company

Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is a U.S multinational medical devices, pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods manufacturer.

pharmaceutical industryHeadquartered in New BrunswickFounded 1886NYSE: JNJ

Source: Wikidata
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Career and education

Joaquin Duato joined Johnson & Johnson in May 2005 and has been CEO since January 2022.

Career

  1. Johnson & Johnson2005 to present
    • Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive OfficerJanuary 2023 to present
    • Chief Executive OfficerJanuary 2022 to January 2023
    • Vice Chairman of the Executive CommitteeJuly 2018 to December 2021
    • Executive Vice President, Worldwide Chairman, PharmaceuticalsJanuary 2011 to July 2018
    • Company Group Chairman, DiagnosticsNovember 2007 to April 2009
    • President, Ortho Biotech Products, LPMay 2005 to November 2007
  2. Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine2009 to 2011
    • Company Group Chairman, Americas
  3. PhRMA2017 to 2018
    • Chairman

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

Esade, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Thunderbird School of Global Management, Master of International ManagementSource

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Leadership team at Johnson & Johnson

Joaquin Duato leads a leadership team of 10 published executives. The most recent appointment is Kristen Mulholland as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, in seat since 2024.

Most senior 5 of 10

NameTitleIn seat since
Joaquin DuatoChairman of the Board; Chief Executive Officer2022
Joseph J. WolkExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer2018
Elizabeth ForminardExecutive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer2022
Kathryn E. WengelExecutive Vice President, Chief Technical Operations & Risk Officer2023
Kristen MulhollandExecutive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer2024

Sources: Johnson & Johnson 2025 Form 10-K

Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of Johnson & Johnson?

Joaquin Duato is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Johnson & Johnson. Joaquin has held the CEO seat since January 2022.

When did Joaquin Duato become CEO of Johnson & Johnson?

Joaquin Duato has been CEO of Johnson & Johnson since January 2022, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Joaquin Duato been CEO of Johnson & Johnson?

Joaquin Duato has been CEO of Johnson & Johnson for 4 years, since January 2022.

Who else leads Johnson & Johnson?

Joseph J. Wolk (Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer), Elizabeth Forminard (Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer), Kathryn E. Wengel (Executive Vice President, Chief Technical Operations & Risk Officer), Kristen Mulholland (Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer), and 5 more. Source: Johnson & Johnson 2025 Form 10-K.

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Methodology

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Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, Johnson & Johnson. Last verified: September 23, 2026.