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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Leading with empathy: Jessica Fletcher’s leadership journey at Pall
For Jessica Fletcher, growth has never come from playing it safe. Over 14 years at Pall (a Danaher life sciences business), she's built a career on embracing challenges, learning from setbacks, and turning IT from a support function into a strategic partner. As Director of Client Technologies, she leads a global team of 50 IT professionals across 23 countries—but her impact…
The Power of Data-Driven Decision Making in Innovation
For Oliver Crespo, the transition from PhD immunologist to Innovation DBS Leader wasn’t just a career pivot—it was the discovery that scientific thinking and continuous improvement are fundamentally the same. With over seven years at Danaher, Oliver has evolved from building innovation frameworks at Cepheid to coaching life sciences platform leaders across the enterprise. His story reveals…
Associates share what it takes to succeed at Danaher
What personality traits help people thrive in our innovation-driven culture? When we asked our associates what makes someone successful at Danaher, their answers revealed something interesting: it’s not about having a specific background or checking certain boxes. Instead, it’s about how you approach challenges, collaborate with others and embrace continuous improvement. Goal-oriented with big-picture vision The work at Danaher is rarely linear. Adam Chernick, PhD/MBA, at IDT explains it this…
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Strong Career, Strong Family: Helen Harrington Shares Her Non-Negotiables for Work-Life Balance
At Danaher, nothing is stopping you from growing a successful career and a family at the same time. Just ask Helen Harrington, PhD, Product Management Director, who discovered that well-being…
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Finding motivation in Abcam’s purpose
An organization’s purpose and vision are crucial in helping its people feel valued, motivated, and committed to their roles. We were excited to speak with Caroline Wickramasinghe from our product…
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Seizing opportunities at Abcam
Working at Abcam opens doors; opportunities for growth and development are available for anyone willing to take them. Simon Pascoe, Finance Business Partner, is a shining example of this. We asked…
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DBS, yes! Igor Zeltzer shares his passion for Danaher’s continuous improvement culture
The Danaher Business System (DBS) not only makes Danaher unique, but it also gives associates the ability to quickly adapt and tackle tough problems, no matter what role they are…
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Driving Revenue with Authenticity: Princess Todd on Leadership, Inclusion and Life at Leica Microsystems
Princess Todd’s journey at Leica Microsystems shows how authenticity and inclusion can drive career growth and business success. From navigating complex customer needs to empowering her team, she demonstrates how…
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Meet Fernando Polanco, R&D Scientist for Sustainability at Cytiva
Hear from Fernando on how he is working to make a more sustainable future as an R&D scientist, without compromising the quality and performance of Cytiva’s life-changing products.
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Why Abcam supports extended paternity leave
Returning to work after having a child can be challenging. But the benefits of extended paternity leave are surely obvious. So why don’t more fathers take more time off? And…
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Marcel Grötzinger: A 40-year journey with Radiometer
When Marcel Grötzinger walked into a Radiometer warehouse in December 1984, he never imagined he would be embarking on a 40-year journey, but that is precisely what happened. Over the…