Danaher Shares Slump 3.35% Amid Leadership Shake-Up as $1.21 Billion in Volume Ranks 102nd on July 31 2025

Danaher (DHR) fell 3.35% on July 31, 2025, with a trading volume of $1.21 billion, ranking 102nd in market activity for the day. The decline followed the announcement of a leadership change within its executive team.

The company appointed Jonathan Leiken as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective August 25, 2025. Leiken, a former executive at Dollar Tree and Diebold Nixdorf, brings over three decades of legal and leadership experience. He will succeed Brian Ellis, who will retire after nearly a decade in the role. Ellis will remain in an executive capacity until February 2026 to facilitate the transition. Management emphasized Leiken’s expertise in corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory affairs, as well as his background in federal prosecution and advising Fortune 500 companies.

Ellis’s tenure was highlighted for pivotal roles in major strategic moves, including the Fortive, Envista, and Veralto transitions, as well as acquisitions of Cepheid and Cytiva. His departure marks a shift in legal leadership, with Leiken’s appointment expected to influence governance and compliance strategies amid ongoing industry challenges.

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