Danaher names Julie Sawyer Montgomery CEO, adds her to board

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Danaher named Julie Sawyer Montgomery president, CEO and a board director, effective October 1, 2026. Outgoing CEO Rainer Blair will serve as senior advisor through March 31, 2027.

1. Leadership transition

Danaher named Julie Sawyer Montgomery president, CEO and a board director, effective October 1, 2026. She joined Danaher in 2017 and has held senior roles across commercial operations, research and development, and business leadership; outgoing CEO Rainer Blair will serve as senior advisor through March 31, 2027, to support the transition.

Danaher names Julie Sawyer Montgomery CEO, adds her to board

1. Leadership transition

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