Mr. Johnson is executive vice president and COO of Northwestern Medicine, an academic medical health system created in 2010 through the partnership between the Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial HealthCare. He joined the system in June 2023 after serving as Northwestern University’s executive vice president for five years. During that time, he was responsible for the university’s financial, capital and operational resources and budgets. He has 23 years of experience working at the university.
Becker's Recognition
Craig A. Johnsonhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2024 Winner

Executives
Academic Medical Center COOs to Know
Academic medical centers are a crucial part of the healthcare delivery system. AMC COOs are committed to streamlining operations to offer excellent patient care using research and innovation.
The COOs heading academic medical centers and health systems across the nation are tasked with leading operations, expanding service lines, allocating resources and more.
2025 Winner

Executives
Academic Medical Center COOs to Know
Academic medical centers are a crucial part of the healthcare delivery system. AMC COOs are committed to streamlining operations to offer excellent patient care using research and innovation.
The COOs heading academic medical centers and health systems across the nation are tasked with leading operations, expanding service lines, allocating resources and more.
