Danaher's Rainer Blair to Retire; Julie Sawyer Montgomery Starts Oct. 1

Danaher (NYSE: DHR) has announced that Julie Sawyer Montgomery will become its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026. She will succeed Rainer Blair, who is retiring and will serve as a senior advisor during the transition period. Montgomery has been instrumental in growing Danaher's Diagnostics platform, and the company confirmed no changes to its Q3 and full-year 2026 guidance.