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Interview with Zelle Ochoco, Associate Director, Procurement Shared Service, Johnson & Johnson

Over the last decade, Zelle Ochoco has worked for some of the biggest brands in the world, honing her expertise in setting up, developing, and driving added value through shared services models.

Today, she is part of the key pioneering team that is leading Johnson & Johnson's new venture, which is reinterpreting the shared services model for the digital age. It's an extraordinary job for an extraordinary individual.

In a candid interview with SSON, Zelle outlines the 4 key stepping stones of her career. Each stage has leveraged her improved and expanded personal skill-set to provide differentiated leadership. At each company, she was able to base her input on what she had learned before.

No matter what stage YOU are at, Zelle's experience offers a valuable template for furthering your own career.

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