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Alex Gorsky has been a significant figure at Johnson & Johnson for over 30 years. He started as a sales representative and climbed the ranks to become Chairman and CEO. Under his leadership, J&J responded swiftly to the COVID-19 pandemic,...

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Alex Gorsky

Ex-CEO of Johnson & Johnson

Education

Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY; MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Healthcare

Born

May 24, 1961 - 63 years ago

CEO of Johnson & Johnson for

9 years 8 months (Apr 2012 - Jan 2022)

Previous Experience

Joined Johnson & Johnson in 1988, held various positions including President of Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc. (U.S.) and Company Group Chairman for the pharmaceutical business in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Holdings

See how much did Alex Gorsky make over time.

As of early 2023, Alex Gorsky's personal holdings in Johnson & Johnson were valued at over $107 million. This amount indicates his strong faith in the company's long-term outlook. His stock holdings have fluctuated significantly over the years, reflecting both...

Mar 18, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$38.61M

JNJ

$38.61M

264,465 JNJ shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Alex Gorsky didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra JNJ264,465 shares worth $37.35M.
This is -3.26% and $1.26M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

JNJ

55,287 shares

JNJ

Recent Charitable Transactions

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12,640 shares

JNJ

Jan 14, 2022

Charity

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20,950 shares

JNJ

Feb 8, 2021

Charity

JNJ

13,674 shares

JNJ

Feb 8, 2019

Charity

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7,153 shares

JNJ

Feb 9, 2018

Charity

JNJ

870 shares

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Jan 16, 2013

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Alex Gorsky.

JNJ

12,640 shares

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Jan 14, 2022

Charity

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20,950 shares

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Feb 8, 2021

Charity

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2,750 shares

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Feb 8, 2021

Inheritance

JNJ

12,127 shares

JNJ

Feb 8, 2019

Received

JNJ

13,674 shares

JNJ

Feb 8, 2019

Charity

JNJ

$38.60M

JNJ at $145.96/share

Nov 16, 2018

Sale

JNJ

29,849 shares

JNJ

Feb 12, 2018

Received

JNJ

7,153 shares

JNJ

Feb 9, 2018

Charity

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33,635 shares

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Feb 13, 2017

Received

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19,769 shares

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Feb 8, 2016

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Alex Gorsky make over time.

In 2021, Alex Gorsky's total compensation was $22.7 million, reflecting his performance-driven pay structure. His salary was $1.65 million, with a significant portion coming from a bonus of $3.75 million based on company performance metrics. Gorsky's compensation is tied to J&J’s ability to meet financial and strategic goals, emphasizing the importance of results in his leadership approach. In 2022, his compensation was adjusted to $13 million in total as he transitioned to Executive Chairman, focusing more on long-term strategic goals rather than short-term financial incentives. Throughout his career, Gorsky's pay has highlighted his focus on aligning his interests with those of the company’s shareholders while also incorporating social responsibility into J&J’s mission.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$10.09M

Salary

$1.49M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes alignment with company performance, shareholder interests, and retention of top talent through competitive compensation packages.

Bonus

$2.39M

Board Justification

The annual incentive payout for 2022 was based on a performance factor of 91.0% of target, reflecting the company's performance against financial and strategic goals.

Other

$268.99K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes perquisites such as personal use of corporate aircraft and contributions to retirement plans.

Restricted Stock

$5.94M(5.94M RSU)

Board Justification

The stock awards granted in 2022 included Performance Share Units (PSUs) and Restricted Share Units (RSUs) that vested based on performance metrics.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2022 included operational sales, adjusted operational EPS, and free cash flow, with specific targets set for each.