Board of directors (11)
Directors with a Section 16 filing in the last 13 months. “Since” is the first filing as a director; SEC data sets start in 2016.
Executive officers (14)
Company facts
- Chair
- Mitchell P. Rales
- In S&P 500 since
- Nov 1998
- Incorporated in
- DE
- Fiscal year ends
- December
- SEC industry
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, and Control
- SEC filings
- EDGAR
Connections to other S&P 500 companies
Current directors and officers who also hold a role at another S&P 500 company.
Major holders (5% or more)
Latest Schedule 13D/13G filing per holder. Holders that reported falling below 5% are not shown. Index funds usually report once a year.
No 5% holder filings parsed yet for this company.
Insider trades
Open-market purchases and sales reported on Form 4. Grants, option exercises and tax withholding are excluded.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Christopher Bouda VP, Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 4,345 | $234.54 | $1.0M |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Christopher Bouda VP, Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 3,253 | $234.58 | $763K |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Matthew McGrew Executive Vice President | Sale | 14,151 | $235.35 | $3.3M |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Matthew McGrew Executive Vice President | Sale | 15,603 | $236.09 | $3.7M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Rainer Blair President & CEO | Sale | 11,307 | $217.77 | $2.5M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Rainer Blair President & CEO | Sale | 7,755 | $219.35 | $1.7M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Rainer Blair President & CEO | Sale | 39,193 | $218.73 | $8.6M |
| May 1, 2026 | Alan G. Spoon Director | Sale | 1,358 | $174.67 | $237K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Gregory M. Milosevich Executive Vice President | Sale | 1,320 | $208.01 | $275K |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Mitchell P. Rales Chairman of Exec. Committee | Sale | 4,726 | $231.19 | $1.1M |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Mitchell P. Rales Chairman of Exec. Committee | Sale | 35,899 | $230.27 | $8.3M |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Teri List Director | Sale | 3,298 | $226.50 | $747K |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Mitchell P. Rales Chairman of Exec. Committee | Sale | 133,233 | $219.43 | $29.2M |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Mitchell P. Rales Chairman of Exec. Committee | Sale | 25,855 | $217.64 | $5.6M |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Mitchell P. Rales Chairman of Exec. Committee | Sale | 254,553 | $218.27 | $55.6M |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Mitchell P. Rales Chairman of Exec. Committee | Sale | 23,359 | $220.15 | $5.1M |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Brian W. Ellis Senior Vice President | Sale | 14,667 | $219.23 | $3.2M |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Brian W. Ellis Senior Vice President | Sale | 7,109 | $219.21 | $1.6M |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Matthew McGrew Executive Vice President | Sale | 16,172 | $214.62 | $3.5M |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Georgeann Couchara SVP, Human Resources | Sale | 4,176 | $210.44 | $879K |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Georgeann Couchara SVP, Human Resources | Sale | 998 | $210.31 | $210K |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Mitchell P. Rales Chairman of Exec. Committee | Sale | 223,449 | $216.26 | $48.3M |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Mitchell P. Rales Chairman of Exec. Committee | Sale | 308,423 | $215.67 | $66.5M |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Mitchell P. Rales Chairman of Exec. Committee | Sale | 68,128 | $217.17 | $14.8M |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Teri List Director | Sale | 2,778 | $211.06 | $586K |
Board and executive changes
Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.
- Oct 13, 2026
Director Appointments On October 9, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Danaher Corporation (the “Company” or “Danaher”) increased the size of the Board to thirteen members and appointed Daniel L. Comas and Robert M. Hershberg to the Board, in each case effective immediately. Each of Mr. Comas and Dr. Hershberg will serve until the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders and until his successor is duly elected and qualified, or until his earlier death, resignation or removal. Dr. Hershberg has also been appointed to serve as a member of the Science and Technology Committee of the Board. Daniel L. Comas, age 62, joined the Company in 1991 and served as Executive Vice President from April 2005 through December 2020, including as Chief Financial Officer from April 2005 through December 2018. During his tenure, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Aug 3, 2026
Appointment of Julie Sawyer Montgomery as President and Chief Executive Officer On August 3, 2026, Danaher Corporation (the “Company” or “Danaher”) announced that, effective as of October 1, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has appointed Julie Sawyer Montgomery as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the “CEO”). The Board also appointed Ms. Sawyer Montgomery to the Board and to each of the Executive, Finance and Science & Technology Committees of the Board, in each case effective as of the Effective Date. There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Sawyer Montgomery and any other person pursuant to which Ms. Sawyer Montgomery was selected as an officer or director of the Company, and there are no family relationships between Ms. Sawyer Montgomery and any director or executive officer of the Company.
Read the 8-K filing - May 7, 2026
On May 5, 2026, at the annual meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Danaher Corporation (the “Company”), as further described in
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 10, 2026
On February 5, 2026, Jessica L. Mega notified Danaher Corporation’s (“Danaher”) Board of Directors (“Board”) of her retirement from the Board as of February 5, 2026, due to commitments related to her other professional obligations. Dr. Mega’s decision was not the result of any disagreement with Danaher on any matter relating to Danaher’s operations, policies or practices.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 6, 2025
On November 6, 2025, John T. Schwieters notified Danaher’s Board of Directors (“Board”) that he has decided not to stand for reelection at the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders (“2026 Annual Meeting”), and will retire from the Danaher Board as of the 2026 Annual Meeting. Mr. Schwieters’ decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The size of the Board will be reduced from thirteen to twelve members as of the time of Mr. Schwieters’ retirement.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 31, 2025
On July 28, 2025, Brian W. Ellis, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Danaher Corporation (the “Company” or “Danaher”), notified the Company that he plans to relinquish his role as General Counsel as of August 25, 2025, after which he will continue in an executive officer role as Senior Vice President of the Company until his retirement from the Company on February 28, 2026.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 24, 2025
On July 21, 2025, Matthew M. McGrew, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Danaher Corporation (the “Company” or “Danaher”), notified the Company that he plans to relinquish his role as Chief Financial Officer as of February 28, 2026, after which he will continue as an Executive Vice President of the Company. Effective February 28, 2026, Matthew E. Gugino will succeed Mr. McGrew as Executive Vice President-Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Gugino, 43, currently serves as Danaher’s Vice President-Corporate FP&A and Group CFO with responsibility for the Life Sciences Innovations businesses. Since joining Danaher in 2013, Mr. Gugino has served in a series of progressively more responsible positions in the Company’s finance and investor relations organizations, including as Vice President-Investor Relations from 2014 to March 2022.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 20, 2025
Director Appointment On February 20, 2025, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Danaher Corporation (“Danaher” or the “Company”) appointed Charles W. Lamanna to the Board, with a term expiring at Danaher’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders. Mr. Lamanna was also appointed to the Science & Technology Committee of the Board. As a non-employee director, Mr. Lamanna will receive the same compensation paid to the other non-employee directors of Danaher as disclosed in Exhibit 10.24 to Danaher’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (which exhibit is incorporated by reference herein) including without limitation an annual equity award. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Dec 11, 2024
On December 9, 2024, Pardis C. Sabeti notified Danaher’s Board of Directors of her retirement from the Danaher Board as of December 10, 2024, due to time commitments related to her other professional obligations. Dr. Sabeti’s decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 20, 2024
(b) On June 16, 2024, Joakim Weidemanis, Executive Vice President of Danaher Corporation (the “Company” or “Danaher”), notified the Company that he will step down from such position as of July 1, 2024. Following July 1, 2024, Mr. Weidemanis is expected to remain employed with, and provide transition services to, Danaher through September 30, 2024. (e) In connection with Mr. Weidemanis’ decision to step down from his role as Executive Vice President, he and Danaher have entered into a Transition Agreement to govern Mr. Weidemanis’ employment with Danaher from July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024 (“Transition Period”). The Transition Agreement provides that Mr. Weidemanis’ salary during the Transition Period continues at the same annual rate as immediately preceding such period; Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 14, 2024
On February 12, 2024, Walter G. Lohr, Jr. notified Danaher’s Board of Directors that he has decided not to stand for reelection at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders to be held on May 7, 2024, and will retire from the Danaher Board as of the annual meeting. Mr. Lohr’s decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
Read the 8-K filing - Oct 2, 2023
In connection with the Separation and Distribution, Jennifer L. Honeycutt (Executive Vice President) submitted her resignation from her position as an executive officer at Danaher (but not at Veralto), effective as of the Distribution.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 29, 2022
On June 27, 2022, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Danaher Corporation (“Danaher”) increased the size of Danaher’s Board from thirteen to fourteen members and appointed Feroz Dewan to the Board to fill the newly-created vacancy, with a term expiring at Danaher’s 2023 annual meeting of shareholders. Mr. Dewan was also appointed to the Science & Technology Committee of the Board. As a non-employee director, Mr. Dewan will receive the same compensation paid to the other non-employee directors of Danaher as disclosed in Exhibit 10.22 to Danaher’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (which exhibit is incorporated by reference herein) including without limitation an annual equity award. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 1, 2022
As previously announced, as of April 1, 2022, Angela S. Lalor has stepped down, and Georgeann F. Couchara has succeeded her, as Senior Vice President-Human Resources. Following April 1, 2022, Ms. Lalor will continue performing services for Danaher on a part-time basis and effective as of such date she will receive the following compensation: base salary at an annual rate of $198,514; and cash incentive compensation for the period from April 1 through December 31, 2022 at a target amount equal to 115% of her salary for such period.
Read the 8-K filing - Dec 8, 2021
On December 7, 2021, the Board of Directors of Danaher Corporation (the “Company”) amended and restated the Company’s 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) to amend the “Years of Service” definition used for purposes of determining Early Retirement eligibility (capitalized terms used in this description have the meaning set forth in the Plan). The amendment gives the Administrator the discretion to provide (either initially or subsequent to the grant of the relevant Award) that with respect to any Award granted to a Participant during the first year following the date as of which such Participant’s employer became an Acquired Subsidiary, the Participant’s employment with the Acquired Subsidiary before it was acquired by Danaher does not count toward “Years of Service” eligibility.
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- Sep 15, 2021
On September 14, 2021, the Board of Directors of Danaher Corporation (the “Company”) amended and restated the Company’s 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) to implement certain modifications (the “Omnibus Plan Amendment”). Following is a brief description of the Omnibus Plan Amendment (capitalized terms have the meaning set forth in the Plan). The description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Plan filed as Exhibit 10.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
Read the 8-K filing - Aug 24, 2021
(b) On August 24, 2021, Robert S. Lutz, Senior Vice President-Chief Accounting Officer of Danaher Corporation (the “Company” or “Danaher”), notified the Company that he will step down from such position as of January 1, 2022. Christopher M. Bouda, 44, will succeed Mr. Lutz as Vice President-Chief Accounting Officer as of such date. Mr. Bouda has served as Danaher’s Vice President-Finance since joining Danaher in August 2016. Following January 1, 2022, Mr. Lutz is expected to continue performing services to Danaher on a part-time basis. In connection with Mr. Bouda’s promotion, as of January 1, 2022 his compensation will be as follows: • his annual base salary will be increased to $475,000; • his 2022 annual cash incentive compensation award opportunity under Danaher’s 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) will be based on a target percentage of 60%; and • Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - May 13, 2021
On May 12, 2021, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Danaher Corporation (“Danaher”) increased the size of Danaher’s Board from twelve to thirteen members and appointed A. Shane Sanders to the Board to fill the newly-created vacancy, with a term expiring at Danaher’s 2022 annual meeting of shareholders. Mr. Sanders was also appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board. As a non-employee director, Mr. Sanders will receive the same compensation paid to the other non-employee directors of Danaher as disclosed in Exhibit 10.26 to Danaher’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (which exhibit is incorporated by reference herein) including without limitation an annual equity award. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - May 6, 2020
(b) On May 6, 2020, Thomas P. Joyce, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Danaher Corporation (the “Company” or “Danaher”), notified the Company that he will step down from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer, as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (“Board”) and from each of the Executive, Finance and Science & Technology Committees of the Board, in each case as of September 1, 2020 (the “Effective Date”). As further discussed below, from the Effective Date through February 28, 2021, Mr. Joyce will continue to be employed as a Senior Advisor of the Company to assist in the leadership transition. (c) On May 6, 2020, the Board appointed Rainer M.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 6, 2020
On March 2, 2020, William K. Daniel II, Executive Vice President of Danaher Corporation, notified Danaher that he intends to retire from Danaher effective as of March 31, 2020.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 21, 2020
On February 19, 2020, Donald J. Ehrlich notified Danaher’s Board of Directors that he has decided not to stand for reelection at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders to be held on May 5, 2020, and will retire from the Danaher Board as of the annual meeting. Mr. Ehrlich’s decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 13, 2019
On November 13, 2019, the Board of Directors of Danaher Corporation (“Danaher”) increased the size of Danaher’s Board from eleven to thirteen members and appointed Jessica L. Mega, MD, MPH and Pardis C. Sabeti, MD, D.Phil to the Board to fill the newly-created vacancies, each with a term expiring at Danaher’s 2020 annual meeting of shareholders. As non-employee directors, each of Drs. Mega and Sabeti will receive the same compensation paid to other non-employee directors of Danaher as disclosed in Exhibit 10.18 to Danaher’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (which is incorporated by reference herein), including without limitation a prorated annual equity award granted as of November 15, 2019. Each of Drs.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 8, 2018
As previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Danaher Corporation (the “Company” or “Danaher”) on January 30, 2018, Daniel L. Comas, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Danaher Corporation, will relinquish his role as Chief Financial Officer as of December 31, 2018. After such date, he will continue as an Executive Vice President of the Company (and as a member of the Office of the Chief Executive) on approximately a half-time basis at least through 2019. Also as previously disclosed, effective January 1, 2019, Matthew McGrew, 45, will succeed Mr. Comas as Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer. Mr. McGrew is currently a Danaher Group CFO with responsibility for the Company’s Diagnostics and Dental platforms. In connection with Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 20, 2018
On February 13, 2018, Robert J. Hugin notified Danaher Corporation (the “Company”) of his decision to resign as a director, effective as of February 19, 2018, as a result of his candidacy for the United States Senate. Mr. Hugin’s decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 30, 2018
On January 29, 2018, Daniel L. Comas, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Danaher Corporation (the “Company” or “Danaher”), notified the Company that he plans to relinquish his role as Chief Financial Officer as of December 31, 2018, after which he will continue as an Executive Vice President of the Company and as a member of the Office of the Chief Executive as he begins a gradual transition to retirement. Effective January 1, 2019, Mr. Comas will be succeeded as Chief Financial Officer by Matthew R. McGrew, 45, currently a Danaher Group CFO with responsibility for the Diagnostics and Dental platforms. Since joining Danaher in 2004, Mr. McGrew has served in a series of progressively more responsible positions in the Company’s finance and investor relations organizations, including as Vice President-Investor Relations from 2009 to May 2014.
Read the 8-K filing - May 11, 2017
2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan On May 9, 2017, at the annual meeting of shareholders of Danaher Corporation (the “Company”), the Company’s shareholders approved certain amendments (the “Omnibus Plan Amendment”) to the Company’s 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (now known as the 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan, the “Omnibus Plan”) and re-approved the material terms of the performance goals under the Omnibus Plan for purposes of Section 162(m) (“Section 162(m)”) of the Internal Revenue Code. Following is a brief description of the Omnibus Plan Amendment. The description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the amended 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan referenced as Exhibit 10.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 22, 2017
On February 21, 2017, the Board of Directors of Danaher Corporation (“Danaher”) increased the size of Danaher’s Board from eleven to twelve members and appointed Raymond C. Stevens, Ph.D. to the Board to fill the newly-created vacancy, with a term expiring at Danaher’s 2017 annual meeting of shareholders. As a non-employee director, Professor Stevens will receive the same compensation paid to other non-employee directors of Danaher as disclosed in Exhibit 10.21 to Danaher’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, which is incorporated by reference herein. Professor Stevens has also entered into a director indemnification agreement with Danaher, the form of which is disclosed as Exhibit 10.30 to Danaher’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and which is incorporated by reference herein.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 14, 2016
On July 12, 2016, the Board of Directors of Danaher Corporation (“Danaher”) increased the size of Danaher’s Board from ten to eleven members and appointed Robert J. Hugin to the Board to fill the newly-created vacancy, with a term expiring at Danaher’s 2017 annual meeting of shareholders. The Board also appointed Mr. Hugin to the Compensation Committee of Danaher’s Board. As a non-employee director, Mr. Hugin will receive the same compensation paid to other non-employee directors of Danaher as disclosed in Exhibit 10.20 to Danaher’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which is incorporated by reference herein. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 1, 2016
In connection with the completion of the separation of Fortive Corporation (“Fortive”) from Danaher Corporation (“Danaher”) and the distribution to Danaher’s stockholders of all of the shares of Fortive common stock held by Danaher (other than fractional shares, which will be aggregated and sold into the public market and the proceeds distributed to Danaher stockholders) (the “Distribution”), which is expected to occur on July 2, 2016 (the “Distribution Date”), James A. Lico (Executive Vice President) submitted his resignation from his position at Danaher, effective as of the Distribution Date, and such resignation was accepted by the Board of Directors of Danaher (the “Board”) on June 1, 2016.
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Annual financials
From the company's 10-K XBRL data (SEC companyfacts).
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Margin | Diluted EPS | Total assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $24.6B | $3.6B | 14.7% | $5.05 | $83.5B |
| FY2024 | $23.9B | $3.9B | 16.3% | $5.29 | $77.5B |
| FY2023 | $23.9B | $4.8B | 19.9% | $6.38 | $84.5B |
| FY2022 | $26.6B | $7.2B | 27.1% | $9.66 | $84.3B |
| FY2021 | $24.8B | $6.4B | 25.9% | $8.61 | $83.2B |
| FY2020 | $22.3B | $3.6B | 16.4% | $4.89 | $76.2B |
| FY2019 | $17.9B | $3.0B | 16.8% | $4.05 | $62.1B |
| FY2018 | $19.9B | $2.7B | 13.3% | $3.74 | $47.8B |
Former directors and officers (19)
People who stopped filing as an insider of this company. “Last filing” is the last Form 3/4/5, an upper bound on when they left.