Delaware County native Leslie Storms credits her first big break starting at Johnson & Johnson which among her 15-year tenure, propelled her into being the first woman president of DePuy Synthes U.S., writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  

The Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, which has offices in West Chester, is a $9 billion orthopedics company.  

Her resume boasts of years leadership in the healthcare industry, including the role of president at Ethicon U.S. and vice president of eye health integration at Johnson & Johnson vision. Storm says that her proudest accomplishment is helping other people with their careers.  

As a woman in STEM, she is passionate about seeing other women become leaders in the field. She’s the board advisor for the non-profit MedExecWomen that aims to support women who hold spots in the C-Suite.  

Storms, who describes herself as candid, credits her strong-willed mother as being the most influential person in her career. She said that she shares the trials and tribulations she’s faced in the workplace to uplift other women.  

Read more about Storms’ inspiring story of breaking barriers and empowering others in the healthcare industry in the Philadelphia Business Journal.  

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