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Leadership Transition

DANAHER CORP /DE/ · 2026-08-04 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

Danaher appointed Julie Sawyer Montgomery as President and CEO effective October 1, 2026. Montgomery, currently an executive vice president and leader of the Diagnostics platform, will succeed Rainer Blair, who is retiring after six years as CEO. Blair will remain as a senior adviser during the transition, while Montgomery will also join Danaher’s Board of Directors.

Key facts

• Julie Sawyer Montgomery will become Danaher's President and CEO effective October 1, 2026. source
• Rainer Blair is retiring after six years as Danaher CEO and will remain as a senior adviser during the transition. source
• Tim Benner has been named president of Masimo Corp., effective August 3, 2026. source
• Julie Sawyer Montgomery was previously an executive vice president for Danaher's Diagnostics platform. source
• Multiple sources report Julie Sawyer Montgomery brings 25 years of healthcare experience. source