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Danaher Names Sawyer Montgomery As Chief Executive Officer

PUBLIC · DHRAug 04, 2026•6 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Danaher Corporation

Sawyer Montgomery
WashingtonFinancial ServicesHealth Care

Description

Danaher has appointed Sawyer Montgomery as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. With nearly 25 years of experience, she is expected to lead the company into its next phase of growth and innovation. Julie's leadership comes at a pivotal moment for Danaher as the company aims to accelerate growth across its enterprises.

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Company

Danaher Corporation

Location

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

About

Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health. The company's businesses partner closely with customers to solve many of the most important health challenges impacting patients around the world. Danaher's advanced science and technology help enable faster, more accurate diagnoses and reduce the time and cost needed to sustainably discover, develop and deliver life-changing therapies.

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