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New Jersey CEO Council

A coalition of CEOs from some of the state’s largest and most widely recognized companies selected to further enhance Choose New Jersey’s ability to grow the state’s innovation economy.

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New Jersey is an economic powerhouse and I’m proud to lead the CEO Council as we work alongside Governor Sherrill and fellow leaders to showcase and advance the state’s world-class resources and talent. Together with Choose New Jersey, we are committed to harnessing the power of the public and private sectors to drive innovation, economic development, and position New Jersey for continued growth.”

Joaquin Duato
CEO of Johnson & Johnson
Co-chair of the New Jersey CEO Council

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Joaquin Duato
CEO of Johnson & Johnson
Co-chair of the New Jersey CEO Council

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Leading the Way in Innovation and Growth

The New Jersey CEO Council is a dynamic group of business leaders committed to fostering economic growth and innovation in the State. By leveraging their collective expertise and influence, the CEO Council plays a pivotal role in shaping a prosperous and durable New Jersey economy. 

Aiding Communities

The New Jersey CEO Council is comprised of chief executives from New Jersey’s largest companies. The invitation-only group was created as part of Governor Murphy’s Restart & Recovery Commission to aid communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic. The CEO Council is now a special committee of the Choose New Jersey board of directors. It meets regularly and is chaired by the CEOs of Johnson & Johnson, Joaquin Duato.

Advancing the Economy

The New Jersey CEO Council has played a foundational role in promoting growth and equity in that state by providing vital seed funding for initiatives the NJ Pay it Forward, and the Rutgers Procurement Center of Excellence.

CEO Council Programs

Procurement Center of Excellence

The Rutgers Procurement Center of Excellence is a joint venture between the State of New Jersey, New Jersey CEO Council members, and the Rutgers Center for Supply Chain Management. The Center supports the CEO Council in their procurement commitments by analyzing procurement data and developing individualized roadmaps to each Council member’s spend goal. The program is a state model allowing the CEO Council members to contribute to improving the state’s procurement initiatives. It also provides thought leadership, supplier development, and matchmaking opportunities for suppliers, especially those that are veteran-, women-, and minority-owned. Private funding from Council members supports the Center’s programming and operations.

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I share the excitement of the Governor and my fellow council members about the integration of the New Jersey CEO Council into Choose New Jersey. Both groups bring unique insights to the table that will advance our collective goal of generating economic mobility for New Jersey residents.”

Charles Lowrey,
Chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial
Co-chair of the New Jersey CEO Council

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Charles Lowrey,
Chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial
Co-chair of the New Jersey CEO Council

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New Jersey CEO Council Members

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