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Johnson & Johnson CEO Guest Speaker for I&P Convocation
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Monday, February 23, 2009
by: Megan Lewis and Pamela Dungee

William Weldon, CEO of Johnson & Johnson, is the guest speaker for the Stillman School's March 18 Integrity and Professionalism Convocation.
 
When: Wednesday, March 18, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Jubilee Hall Auditorium
 
More on William Weldon
Weldon, a New Jersey native, attended Ridgewood High School. After receiving his bachelor's degree in biology from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, Weldon interviewed for a job as a sales representative at Johnson & Johnson. Throughout the 1980's Weldon worked his way up from manager to vice president of international divisions of Johnson & Johnson.
 
In 1995, he became president of a new division known as Ethicon Endo-Surgery. Under Weldon's guidance, the division surpassed sales projections. In 1998, he became chairman of pharmaceuticals. In 2002, after nearly 30 years of service to Johnson & Johnson, Weldon became CEO. 
 
More on Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson, founded more than 120 years ago, is a household name. It would be hard to find a home anywhere in the U.S. that does not have at least one of the company's consumer products in it -- from baby lotion or Listerine to Band-Aids and Neutrogena products. Its medical devices and diagnostics division is known worldwide, as well. 
 
Johnson & Johnson has its Credo, which ultimately guides its decision-making in every domain. In 1982, the company's handling of the Chicago Tylenol case received wide-spread praise and, still today, is considered a classic leadership and management response to a crisis.
 
Thank you to Stillman alumnus, John Papa, treasurer of Johnson & Johnson, who helped to make this event happen.
 
Stillman Students' Thoughts on Integrity and Professionalism
 
Integrity
Courageously, visibly and steadfastly do what is right and good regardless of outcomes or rewards by consistently living one's highest values.
 
Lauren Borzi, BS '09
Drew Tomafsky, BS '07, MS '09
 
Professionalism
Be recognized for one's expertise, commitment to continuous learning, and highest levels of performance, excellence and quality in every aspect of one's personal and business life.
 
Aaron Pickus, MBA '08
Dahlia Safar, BS '09
 

For more information please contact:
Leigh Onimus
(973) 313-6058
onimusle@shu.edu