Board Member
Chief Executive Officer
Donald Casey joined the West Wireless Health Institute as Chief Executive Officer in March 2010. He brings 25 years of global healthcare experience to the role, as well as an outstanding track record in identifying and commercializing medical innovations. As the Institute’s inaugural CEO, Casey will drive the development of a world-class research organization focused on accelerating wireless health innovations, technology incubation, advocacy and education. He will be responsible for defining the Institute’s worldwide strategy and collaborative efforts across medicine, engineering, technology and business.
Previously, Casey served as Worldwide Chairman for Johnson & Johnson’s comprehensive care group and member of the Company’s Executive committee, where he oversaw its cardiovascular, diagnostic, diabetes and vision care franchises around the world. He was responsible for defining a corporate-wide comprehensive approach to chronic disease management, including leading the development of patient-centric solutions and innovations within the medical device segment for some of the world’s most pervasive conditions, including diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. His prior responsibilities included management of direct-to-consumer product areas including diabetes and contact lenses with a focus on direct-to-consumer health care products. Casey began his career with Johnson & Johnson in 1985, advancing into executive positions throughout the company’s consumer, pharmaceutical and medical device franchises.
Casey holds an M.B.A. and bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame.
“The West Wireless Health Institute is focused on identifying and creating innovative health care solutions to deliver superior outcomes at lower cost," said Casey. "I am proud to be a part of this emerging industry and to lead the Institute that will define a transformative model of health and wellness for years to come. Our team is committed to doing whatever it takes to accelerate wireless health technologies, which will save and improve the quality of people’s lives around the world.”
- Don Casey