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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Connecting people to purpose: Matt Hicks is building teams that drive innovation
At the intersection of purpose, process and people, Matt Hicks is helping shape the future of Danaher—one hire at a time. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Matt brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial grit, corporate strategy and Lean discipline to his role as Director of Talent Acquisition. His story is one of transformation,…
Meet Shelley Sullivan: Turning insight into impact
Shelley Sullivan’s marketing career spans decades, beginning “back when we were doing direct mail and licking stamps,” she fondly recalls. Her journey started with cause-driven messaging—promoting a breathalyzer device that keeps drunk drivers off the road—and that early mission set the tone for everything that followed. “Knowing that what I was doing was having a…
How Curiosity Shaped Rukshala Illukkumbura’s Journey to Product Sales Specialist at Leica Microsystems
For Rukshala Illukkumbura, curiosity has been the driving force behind every step of her career—from early fascination with biology in Sri Lanka, to advanced research across Germany, the US and the UK. That same spirit of exploration led her to Leica Microsystems, where she now works as a Product Sales Specialist, helping researchers harness the…
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Shaping Your Career Through Danaher’s Leadership Development Programs
The Leadership Development Programs at Danaher provide associates with a strong foundation to become effective business leaders. Two major successes from the General Manager Development Program (GMDP) are Clancy Cashion…
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Get to Know: Henri Sund, Senior Manager, Assay Development
For organic chemist Henri Sund, coaching an amateur football team helped him discover a passion for leadership. Through mentorship and the Danaher Business System (DBS), Henri nurtured his talent, and…
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Maria Fagerberg on Building a Career and Growing a Team at HemoCue
It was geography that first put point-of-care testing provider HemoCue on Maria Fagerberg’s radar, but it’s serving her fellow associates—and customers—that’s kept her there for 18 years and counting. Below,…
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Progressing at Pall: How Ben Datson Went From the Shop Floor to an Engineering Role
Ben Datson went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to joining Pall, where he’s worked his way from the factory floor to an engineering technician position. Below, see how his…
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Global Marketing Careers at HemoCue: Monika Gram Ritter on Leadership, Teamwork, and Growth
Despite two advanced degrees in business management, Monika Gram Ritter didn’t initially see herself going into leadership. A decade and a half later, she is at the helm of HemoCue’s…
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Gerardo Gutierrez on Helping Scientists Solve Problems
After spending most of his career on the bench leading R&D projects, Gerardo Gutierrez initially wasn’t sure about switching to sales. But at Cytiva, he’s realized R&D and sales have…
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How Stretching Outside My Comfort Zone Has Paved My Leadership Development Path at Danaher
In my eight years with Danaher, I’ve learned firsthand that stretching outside your comfort zone leads to growth, and this learning has become a vital part of my approach to developing…
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Developing Talent and Galvanizing Careers at Danaher’s India Development Center
When Venkataraman Ravikumar became Danaher’s Vice President of the India Development Center (IDC) two years ago, IDC contained seven operating companies (OpCos). Now there are 14. Below, Ravi discusses his…