Weldon Takes Compensation Hit Due To OTC Recalls, But J&J Touts His Steering
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Johnson & Johnson's manufacturing woes nicked CEO William Weldon’s 2010 compensation, but so far the firm's board of directors continues to stand behind him.
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