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Leadership Transition

DANAHER CORP /DE/ · 2026-10-01 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

Julie Sawyer Montgomery became Danaher’s President and CEO effective October 1, 2026, and joined the company’s Board of Directors. Former CEO Rainer Blair will serve as a senior advisor through March 31, 2027, supporting the transition. The change affects Danaher’s global life sciences and diagnostics businesses but no quantified financial impact was reported.

Key facts

• Julie Sawyer Montgomery has officially taken over as President and Chief Executive Officer of Danaher Corporation and joined its Board of Directors. source
• Julie Sawyer Montgomery's appointment as President and CEO is effective October 1, 2026. source
• Outgoing CEO Rainer Blair will serve as a senior advisor until March 31, 2027. source
• Danaher Corporation (DHR) stock fell 3.3% due to investor caution surrounding a new CEO taking effect on October 1st. source
• Danaher previously announced the leadership change on August 3, 2026. source