Associate Stories

At Danaher, our people are the driving force behind every breakthrough, every innovation, and every meaningful impact we make in the world.

Our associate stories spotlight the unique journeys and contributions of the individuals who power our global teams. From early career professionals to seasoned leaders, these stories offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to grow, thrive and make a difference at Danaher.

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Enabling potential: Christina Dueperthal shares how Danaher’s connected ecosystem accelerated her career growth

Christina Dueperthal has always been drawn to challenges that test her limits. Work that requires urgency, adaptability and the confidence to move forward even when the path ahead isn’t fully defined. Whether it’s standing at the base of a mountain, uncertain if she’ll reach the top, or taking on a new HR leadership role across…

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From supply chain to strategic accounts: a career journey across Danaher

The day starts before dawn. While most of the U.S. is still asleep, Armando Morantes, Principle Account Manager, Sales, at Cytiva (a Danaher business), is already reviewing overnight updates from his European colleagues six time zones ahead. Production schedules, backlog reports, escalations from key accounts—before his first coffee is finished, he's communicating with stakeholders across…

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Catherine Conway attending an industry event focused on diagnostics and innovation.

Every day matters: how Catherine Conway is advancing cancer diagnostics with AI at Danaher

Every day a cancer patient waits for their diagnosis can feel like an eternity. For Catherine Conway, Director of Clinical AI Applications at Leica Biosystems, a Danaher company, that waiting time isn’t just a statistic—it’s the driving force behind two decades of work at the cutting edge of digital pathology and artificial intelligence. Her journey also offers a window into careers in diagnostics, engineering and life…

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  • Making a Dual Impact at IDBS

    From mastering visual daily management, a Danaher Business System tool, to managing a distributed team, Claire Arthurs is an efficient everywoman. For the last 18 months, Claire has held a…

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  • Global Team, Personalized Support: Learning and Growing at Radiometer

    Whether it’s parenting during a pandemic or helping her globally distributed team transition to working entirely from home, the last year has offered no shortage of challenges for Kirti Bhogle.…

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  • Constant Change, Endless Opportunities

    Wolfgang Weinkum is used to new experiences. Even while working at Pall in Austria for his entire 17-year career, his work has been marked by a range of new challenges,…

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  • A Culture of Vulnerability is Vital in the Workplace

    Eric Davidson knows being an ally requires more than just an open mind. He’s learned from experience that creating an environment of vulnerability requires asking thoughtful questions and listening carefully…

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    Always Improving on the Power of DBS

    David Koch, Senior Director of Supply Chain Planning for Beckman Coulter and a leader of Danaher Business System (DBS), has held several roles in his more than seven years at Danaher.…

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  • Ambitious Goals, Taking Risks and Global Impact

    As Beckman Coulter works to bring a new COVID-19 serology test to market, President Julie Sawyer Montgomery shares what it’s like to lead the company during a time of incredible…

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  • Building an Inclusive Future

    STEM Recruiter Keithen Stallings springs out of bed every day at 4:30 a.m. Even with the early start, the East St. Louis, Illinois, native knows here aren’t enough hours in…

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