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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Jennifer Teodorsson on Leadership Priorities, Role Models, and Helping Her Team Grow
When Jennifer Teodorsson joined Cepheid in 2017, she was a program manager on a team of four, with each person handling one or two products at a time. Less than…
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Cepheid Regulatory Affairs Specialist Anisha Panth on Constant Growth—and Paying it Forward
After joining Cepheid as the International Regulatory Affairs team’s first intern, Anisha Panth quickly found herself in a full-time role—and she hasn’t stopped learning since. Below, she shares the challenges…
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Duchess Adjei is Building the Plane While She Flies It
Duchess Adjei joined Beckman Coulter Life Sciences in the middle of the pandemic—and took on a role, and a team, that had never existed before. One year later, she reflects…
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Aisling Lynch on Solving Problems, Supporting Colleagues, and Gender Transition at Work
When Aisling Lynch started studying analytical and physical chemistry at the University of West Florida, she didn’t know that a few years later she would end up right across the…
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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…