How Technology Can Unify the Goals of a Multi-Faceted Organization: Rowena Yeo, CTO of Johnson & Johnson

The Restless Ones

Managing the technology infrastructure for a global organization is never a simple task. Managing it for a business with as wide a portfolio of critical products and services as Johnson & Johnson takes that role to a new level. The manufacturing and deployment of products from divisions ranging from skincare, to medical devices, to cancer treatments means a diverse set of employees each with a unique set of technology needs to perform their roles. Ubiquitous connectivity is making the mission even more complex. It’s providing with employees always-on advanced monitoring and usage throughout the life cycle of their products, enabling a sharing and analysis of data that is revolutionizing healthcare for the world.

In this episode of The Restless Ones, we sit with Rowena Yeo, CTO of Johnson & Johnson, whose approach towards advancing the company’s technology systems sees her managing everything from hybrid and cloud strategy, cybersecurity, lab systems and the connected backbone of their manufacturing facilities for over 135,000 employees and the millions of healthcare professionals and patients depending on their work across the globe. Whether they are using a connected smart device, waiting for a product delivery, or developing the next breakthrough drug – technology and Rowena’s team are at the heart of her team’s and the company’s solutions.

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