Assaf Guterman
Assaf leads business development activities for our Vision business, including directing strategic, investment, and portfolio decisions to drive growth.
Assaf has over 20 years of experience in investment banking, equity research, and corporate development within the medical device and pharmaceuticals sectors. Since joining Johnson & Johnson in 2020 as Senior Director of Business Development for Vision, he has led strategic initiatives that include licensing agreements, partnerships, asset divestitures, and equity investments, all aimed at enhancing our growth trajectory and aligning our vision with market demands.
Throughout his career, Assaf has demonstrated an ability to translate unmet customer and market needs into actionable business opportunities. His leadership has been characterized by a commitment to fostering long-term partnerships and mentoring team members to achieve shared goals.
Before joining Johnson & Johnson, Assaf held key positions at leading companies, where he drove significant changes in strategy and business planning and managed corporate finance and strategic initiatives.
Assaf holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Tel Aviv University and a MBA in Finance from Baruch College.