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Danaher8-K: Governance change

Danaher appoints new CEO Julie Sawyer Montgomery, effective October 1, 2026.

Source

SEC EDGARAug 3, 2026

Current report (Form 8-K)

Danaher 8-K

Filing excerpt

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”).

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8-K: Governance change

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Form
8-K
Filed
Aug 3, 2026

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Details

CIK
313616
Accession number
0001193125-26-330652
Timeframe
Next quarter
Filing year
2026
Why it matters
Governance tools needed
Signal category
Esg

Extraction

Confidence
High
Relevance
90%
Sentiment
Neutral
Detected
Aug 4, 2026
signal_type
sec-8k
signal_subtype
governanceChange

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  "company": {
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    "detail": "The appointment of a new CEO often triggers a 90-day review of strategic priorities, budgets, and key vendor relationships. This transition, aimed at driving the 'next phase of growth and value creation', presents a key window for new vendors to engage with new leadership.",
    "metrics": {
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    "filing_date": "2026-08-03",
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