Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky joins Apple's board of directors

Apple on Tuesday announced that Alex Gorsky, chairman and CEO of healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson, has been named to its board of directors, expanding the company's corporate governing body to nine people.

Under Gorsky's watch, Johnson & Johnson has become the world's largest healthcare company and an important participant in researching emerging health technologies, Apple said in a press release."Alex has long been a visionary in healthcare, applying his tremendous insight, experience, and passion for technology to the cause of improving lives and building healthier communities," said Apple CEO Tim Cook. "We're excited to welcome him to Apple's board of directors, and I know that all of us will benefit from his leadership and expertise."

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