Christine Poon Named Woman of the Year by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association

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Christine Poon, executive committee member and worldwide chairman of Johnson & Johnson's medicines & nutritionals division, has been named the Woman of the Year (WOTY) for 2004 by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA). Poon, a 15th WOTY honoree, will be recognized for her extraordinary leadership ability and commitment to inspiring healthcare leaders of tomorrow.

Key Takeaways:

  • Christine Poon has been named the Woman of the Year (WOTY) for 2004 by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) for her visionary abilities and passionate leadership.
  • Poon is the 15th WOTY honoree and will be recognized on May 14 at the New York City Hilton.
  • Poon's leadership style "evolves around her focus on people and her passion about extending and enhancing the lives of patients and families all over the world."
  • Poon is an executive committee member and worldwide chairman of Johnson & Johnson's medicines and nutritionals division, responsible for all pharmaceutical, consumer pharmaceutical, and nutritional businesses.
  • Before joining Johnson & Johnson in 2000, Poon spent 15 years with Bristol-Myers Squibb, where she held various leadership positions.
  • Poon is an active participant on the board of directors of Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia and has been recognized for her global contributions and her commitment to work place initiatives.

Statistics:

  • 15 years: Poon's tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb.
  • 15th WOTY: Poon's ranking as Woman of the Year by the HBA.
  • 2004: Year Poon was named Woman of the Year by the HBA.
  • 2.5 decades: Time Poon has spent in the healthcare industry.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire. (2004, March 8). PRNewswire.
  • The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) website: http://www.hbanet.org/