Shawn Millerick.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has announced the appointment of Shawn Millerick as president, Vision Care, Americas, effective November 11, 2024. According to the company, Millerick will be responsible for defining strategy and driving growth for Johnson & Johnson’s vision care portfolio in North America and LATAM, including the contact lens family Acuvue. The company cited Millerick's expertise in the vision space, including strong knowledge regarding commercial strategy and enterprise solutions, as well as broad consumer health care experience and over-the-counter marketing, with a focus on shopper marketing and category insights.

"I am thrilled to have Shawn on board leading our vision care business across North America and LATAM," said Peter Menziuso, company group chairman, vision, Johnson & Johnson MedTech. "His exceptional leadership and deep expertise will serve as a transformative catalyst for our future growth.” 

“It is a privilege to return to the vision sector and join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in people's lives," said Millerick. "I am inspired by the journey ahead and the opportunity to contribute to a mission that is also deeply personal to me: Vision Made Possible."

Additionally, Erin Powers, vice president of North America, Surgical Vision, has taken on expanded responsibilities, now leading the surgical vision business across both the U.S. and Canada, the company reported.