Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Christine Poon, an executive-in-residence and professor in the Department of Management and Human Resources at the Max M. Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University, will speak on “The Priceless Ingredient” on April 4 at 4 p.m. in the Burney Center. Her presentation is part of the Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture Series.

“I have known Christine Poon for many years as a valued colleague and friend who has earned respect throughout academia and the healthcare industry,” said Chancellor Jose V. Sartarelli. “She is a dynamic leader who possesses a wealth of expertise and insight. I am delighted to welcome her to speak to the UNCW campus community.”

Poon was dean and the John W. Berry Sr. Chair in Business in the Fisher College at Ohio State from 2009 to 2014. Prior to that, Poon spent three decades in the healthcare industry. She was vice chair and worldwide chair of pharmaceuticals at Johnson & Johnson, as well as a member of the company’s board of directors and executive committee. Before joining Johnson & Johnson, she spent 15 years at Bristol-Myers Squibb.

She is on the board of directors of Prudential Financial Inc. and the supervisory board of Royal Philips Electronics. She was named Woman of the Year by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association in 2004 and named Business Leader of the Future by CNBC/The Wall Street Journal in 2005.

The Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture Series brings executives, government officials, academic professionals and nationally recognized speakers to UNCW for informative lectures on topics related to values, hard work and leadership. Providing students with experiences designed to enhance their professional knowledge is a part of UNCW’s Strategic Plan.

A Q&A session will follow Poon’s lecture. Admission is free, but registration is requested.

-- Tricia Vance

#CHANCELLOR