American Cancer Society Names Johnson & Johnson's Gary Reedy as CEO

The American Cancer Society named Gary M. Reedy its new chief executive on Wednesday, ending a search to replace longtime leader John Seffrin that stretched over a year. Reedy, a longtime American Cancer Society volunteer, retired last month from his position as worldwide vice president for government affairs and policy at Johnson & Johnson. He has spent 37 years in the health care industry, also holding leadership positions at for-profit companies SmithKline Beecham and Centocor.