Vice President
DePuy Synthes, Asia Pacific, the Orthopaedics company of Johnson & Johnson

Aaron Villaruz is the Vice President of DePuy Synthes, Asia Pacific, the Orthopaedics company of Johnson & Johnson. DePuy Synthes provides one of the most comprehensive orthopaedics portfolios that help heal and restore movement for patients, while delivering clinical and economic value to healthcare systems worldwide. 

With millions of people in Asia Pacific suffering from musculoskeletal conditions, Aaron is passionate about solving their healthcare challenges. He is focused on leveraging DePuy Synthes’ strong tradition in medical technologies and digital surgery to introduce innovation and drive meaningful collaboration in the region. 

Aaron holds a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese and Computer Applications from University of Notre Dame and a Master of Business Administration from University of North Carolina. Aaron is a Certified Design Excellence Black Belt and has completed the Harvard Business School R&D Leadership Program.