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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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…
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,…
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Tam Emerson on Cultural Change and Pushing Pall Forward
From teaching elementary school students as an AmeriCorps member to helping young professionals develop leadership skills, Tam Emerson has spent her career working to support people from underrepresented communities—and now…
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Empowered to Lead: Sara Karlsson is Driving Continuous Improvement and Growing as a Leader
Sara Karlsson is a Project Manager in Value Analysis and Value Engineering, building a continuous improvement program from the ground up, helping HemoCue become more aligned and efficient in reaching…
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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…