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In 2021, after returning to the U.S., Woody Johnson returned as Jets chairman, while Christopher Johnson became vice-chairman. In January 2023, Johnson said that he felt the "missing piece" in the team's current lineup was a strong quarterback, citing the team's strong defense but weaker offense.
He is a great-grandson of Robert Wood Johnson I (co-founder of Johnson & Johnson), and the brother of Woody Johnson who served as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 2017 to 2021. He is the co-owner of the Jets along with his brother Woody and served as the chairman and CEO from 2017 to 2021.
Jan 26, 2021 · Woody Johnson thanked his brother, Christopher, for leading the Jets while he was gone and welcomed Robert Saleh to New York.
Jan 21, 2021 · The Jets announced a reorganization of their power structure, which will be headed by chairman Woody Johnson. Johnson recently completed a three-year term as U.S. ambassador to the United...
Aug 3, 2023 · “Woody” Johnson first purchased the Jets in 2000 and has remained as chairman for 23 years. Before his purchase of the franchise, he was one of the founding members of Johnson & Johnson in helping oversee the company specializing in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods.
Jun 16, 2021 · Johnson praised his younger brother, Christopher Johnson, who was the team's acting CEO during his time away, for his stewardship of the team that included the hiring of the new coach and GM.
Nov 11, 2004 · While pursuing his business ventures in Florida, Woody Johnson met and married Nancy Sale Frey, the daughter of a St. Louis business family. They moved to New York in 1984.
