After his success at Apple and Target, Johnson was hired as chief executive officer by JCPenney in November 2011, succeeding Mike Ullman, who had served as CEO for the preceding seven years. Ullman then served as chairman of the board of directors, but was relieved of his duties in January 2013.
Johnson achieved success at Apple and Target, which led to his appointment as CEO of JCPenney in November 2011, succeeding Mike Ullman who had been CEO for seven years. Ullman remained on the board but was relieved of his duties in January 2013.