Jim Swanson

Chief Information Officer, Monsanto

Travels From Travels From:
Saint Louis, MO, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Jim Swanson Biography

Jim Swanson is a global business and technology leader and Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, and member of the Executive Committee for Johnson & Johnson. Based at the company headquarters in New Jersey, Swanson is responsible for accelerating Johnson & Johnson’s business outcomes and advancing human health with technology.

Swanson joined Johnson & Johnson from Bayer Crop Science, a $20 billion division of Bayer, where he served as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and as CIO and Head of Digital Transformation. In this role, he inspired teams across the world to use digital innovation and data science to transform and deliver world-class products and services sustainably. Swanson and the Information Technology organizations he has led have received industry accolades for their contributions in leadership, application of technology to deliver substantial business value, best places to work in IT, and support of STEM for emerging talent.

Previously, Swanson served as CIO at Monsanto for five years before the company was acquired by Bayer. In addition, he had nine years of experience working as Vice President and CIO for Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, where he advanced technology throughout the company’s R&D organization.

He also amassed a breadth of experience at Merck, where he led the R&D and Commercial IT organizations, and SmithKline Beecham, where he was a bench scientist before transitioning to IT. During his career, Swanson has had extensive international experience, including living in the UK and Germany.

Swanson holds a bachelor's degree in Bioscience and Biotechnology and a master's degree in Computer Science, both from Drexel University.

Swanson is married with three daughters. In his free time, he enjoys running, biking, skiing, scuba diving, and boating, as well as volunteering with United Way Ready by 21 and the American Heart Association.

Jim Swanson Videos

  • CIONET Spotlight with Jim Swanson, Johnson & Johnson
    CIONET Spotlight, featuring Jim Swanson, EVP & Enterprise CIO at Johnson & Johnson in a fast-paced conversation.
  • Jim Swanson on Shaping the Future of Health Care
  • 2017-09 Expanding the Reach of Digital Innovation - YouTube
    To compete in sectors where the customer experience is increasingly digitized, companies are scrambling to expand their portfolio of ...

FAQs on booking Jim Swanson

  • How do I book Jim Swanson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jim Swanson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jim Swanson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jim Swanson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Jim Swanson

    Speaking fees for Jim Swanson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jim Swanson are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jim Swanson, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jim Swanson speak about?

    Jim Swanson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Agriculture, Business Leadership, Computer Science, Leadership, Technology.
  • Where does Jim Swanson travel from?

    Jim Swanson generally travels from Saint Louis, MO, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Jim Swanson’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Jim Swanson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jim Swanson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jim Swanson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Jim Swanson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Jim Swanson for your event is available upon request. Jim Swanson generally travels from Saint Louis, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lisa Dyson, Jahmy Hindman, Amy Wu, Cristiano Amon and Ken Washington. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jim Swanson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP