APPLE INC (AAPL)
Sector: Information Technology
| Ticker | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
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Sector: Information Technology
| Ticker | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
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Director information for AAPL
| Ticker | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAPL | Former Chair and CEO, Johnson & Johnson; Director | 65 | ["executive leadership experience", "brand marketing expertise", "experience in health and technology"] | ["Nominating Committee", "People and Compensation Committee"] | 2026 |
Companies shown below are based on exact name match for the selected Director
| Ticker | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPM | Director; Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson | 65 | ["Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson","Deep understanding of financial reporting standards","Expertise in overseeing innovative technologies","Seasoned executive experience operating in diverse geographic, political and regulatory environments","Broad governance expertise through public company board service"] | ["Audit","Corporate Governance & Nominating","Audit Committee","Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee"] | 2026 |
| IBM | Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Lead Director | 65 | ["Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Johnson & Johnson","Extensive global business experience and knowledge of financial and strategic issues and risk management as former executive chairman and chief executive officer of Johnson & Johnson","Deep understanding of complex operational issues facing multinational companies, including technology evolution and research and development","Public policy expertise as former Chair of the Business Roundtable’s Corporate Governance Committee and former member of the Business Council Executive Committee","active participation in the strategic planning of the Board agendas and meetings","authority to call meetings of the independent directors","liaison between the Chairman and the independent directors","reviews and approves meeting schedules","ensures availability for consultation with major stockholders","presides at all meetings of the Board when the Chairman is not present","conducts one-on-one debriefs with the Chairman after meetings","spends time with senior management to understand business and strategy","analyzes CEO performance","maintains regular contact with Board members","leads the Board self-evaluation process","attends all Board committee meetings"] | ["Audit","Executive"] | 2026 |
| JNJ | Executive Chairman, Board of Directors; Executive Chairman of the Board | 61 | ["Leadership of global business in healthcare industry","Expertise in strategy and operations of our Company as well as its risks and challenges","Deep commitment to ethical, Credo-based leadership"] | ["Finance"] | 2022 |
Biography sourced from the proxy statement filing.
Alex Gorsky, who served as the Chair and CEO of Johnson & Johnson until his retirement in 2021, has had a distinguished career in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Born on May 24, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri, Gorsky joined Johnson & Johnson in 1988 and steadily climbed the ranks, taking on various leadership roles within the company. In 2009, he was appointed as the Worldwide Chairman of the Medical Devices and Diagnostics division, and in 2012, he assumed the role of CEO. Under his leadership, Johnson & Johnson continued to be a leader in the healthcare industry, focusing on innovation and expanding its global reach. Gorsky retired from his position at Johnson & Johnson in January 2022.
In addition to his role at Johnson & Johnson, Alex Gorsky has been a member of the board of directors at Apple Inc. since 2021. He serves as an independent board member and is a member of the Audit Committee and the People and Compensation Committee. Gorsky brings a wealth of executive leadership experience to Apple, having successfully led Johnson & Johnson for nearly a decade. His expertise in health and technology is particularly valuable to Apple, as the company continues to expand its presence in the healthcare sector with products like the Apple Watch and its health-related apps.
Gorsky's contributions to the business world extend beyond his corporate roles. He has been recognized for his leadership and commitment to corporate social responsibility. In 2015, he was named one of the "World's Most Ethical CEOs" by Ethisphere Institute. Gorsky has also been actively involved in various philanthropic initiatives, particularly those focused on improving healthcare access and outcomes. His experience and insights continue to be valuable assets to Apple as the company navigates the intersection of technology and health.