Justin Zhao joined Johnson & Johnson in February 2023 as the Vice President of Government Affairs of Johnson & Johnson China, responsible for landing the GA&P strategy in China, leading the company’s policy advocacy and government engagement for shaping the regulatory environment and driving business growth.

Justin brings extensive experience to his current role from his past public and diplomatic services, and over 18 years services at leading U.S. technology companies, including HP and most recently, Microsoft. Justin was Microsoft’s GA lead for China and worked for the company for 12 years, including 6 years at its global headquarters in Redmond. Prior to Microsoft, Justin had served as Government Affairs Director of China HP (2007-2011), Vice President of Swiss Reinsurance Beijing Office (2005-2007), and Policy Director of the United States Information Technology Office (2004-2005).

Justin is also Vice Chair of the Healthcare Equipment Working Group of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC).

He received his Master of International Business from the University of Sydney and Bachelor of Economics from the University of International Business and Economics.