Wellesley College president Paula A. Johnson is named to Johnson & Johnson board.

• Author: Wenger, Barbara

Johnson & Johnson announced the appointment of Paula A. Johnson, M.D., president of Wellesley College, to its board.

"I am excited to welcome Dr. Paula Johnson to Johnson & Johnson's board of directors," said Joaquin Duato, chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson. "Paula is an impressive leader, physician-scientist and educator, with expertise in improving health outcomes for patients around the globe. Her extensive knowledge of medical research, public health and health policy, and her proven leadership across complex organizations will provide a unique skill set to the Johnson & Johnson board of directors."

A cardiologist, Johnson is currently serving as the 14th president of Wellesley College. She most recently served as the Grayce A. Young family professor of medicine in women's health at Harvard Medical School. She was also...