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James E. Burke

American businessman (1925-2012) · United States · On the map · Business Professionals · Died at 87

James Edward Burke was an American businessman who was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) from 1976 to 1989, where he worked for forty years. The company's revenue tripled to more than $9 billion under his tenure.

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Presidential Medal of Freedom

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Country
United States
Category
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2012 · aged 87