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Leadership Transition

DANAHER CORP /DE/ · 2026-08-28 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

Danaher appointed Julie Sawyer Montgomery as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Montgomery currently leads Danaher’s Diagnostics platform and will succeed Rainer Blair, who is retiring. The report links her appointment to a significant growth period in Diagnostics under her leadership, indicating continuity in the company’s diagnostics-focused strategy.

Key facts

• Danaher has appointed Julie Sawyer Montgomery as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1. source
• Julie Sawyer Montgomery will succeed Rainer Blair, who is retiring. source
• Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. purchased 2,452 shares of Danaher Corporation stock in the second quarter, valued at approximately $467,000, according to its most recent Form 13F filing. source
• Julie Sawyer Montgomery currently leads Danaher's Diagnostics platform. source