John Brown

John Brown

John Brown (#629)

  • $ 7 B
  • Medical equipment
  • United States
  • M
  • 91 Years

About Me

John Brown ran Stryker Corp., a medical device and software company, for 32 years before retiring as chairman in 2009. Stryker's revenues climbed from $17 million to $6.7 billion under Brown's leadership. He led the IPO of Stryker in 1979. Brown is chairman emeritus of Stryker's board and owns slightly more than 5% of the company. Stryker Corp. was founded by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Homer Stryker from Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1941, who made devices to help with procedures. Brown sat on the board of St. Jude Medical until it was acquired by Abbott Labs in January 2017.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped John Brown’s rise and global influence.

  • #415   Billionaires (2026)
  • #158   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking John Brown’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $6.5B (May 4, 2026)