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.
Featured stories
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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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…
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Danaher’s India Development Center: Impacting Global Operations with a Silo-Free Approach to Problem-Solving
When Danaher wanted to strengthen its global hub for research and development two years ago, the company made Venkataraman Ravikumar (Ravi) the Vice President of the India Development Center (IDC).…
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Get to Know: Tea Holck, Production Planner
I’m part of the Radiometer team in Turku, Finland. At our site in Finland, we make reagents for our immunoassay tests—which hospitals, medical centers and labs around the world use…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Danaher’s Hiring Process
An inside view of your candidate journey—from application to onboarding
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You Might Be Doing Great, But You Can Always Do Better: The Continuous Improvement Mindset of DBS and How It Will Serve You
DBS works best not when we push it on OpCos or associates, but when people bring us in and ask, “What’s next and how do we get better?” Any time…
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A Common Language: Michael Reinholt Andersen Shares How the Danaher Business System Brings People Together
Processes that make work and life easier have always fascinated Michael Reinholt Andersen. When he learned Danaher was one of the world’s best companies implementing lean manufacturing, he applied to…
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Playbook for Success: How Lauren Coetzee Helps Bring Cepheid to Country After Country
When Lauren Coetzee moved from South Africa to France, she couldn’t have predicted just how international her life and career would become. Now, as a Senior Project Manager at Cepheid,…