---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000313616-21-000106"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DHR"
cik: "0000313616"
company_name: "DANAHER CORP /DE/"
filed_at: "2021-08-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-29T08:13:29.384250+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Danaher announces CAO and HR chief transitions; Bouda and Couchara named successors

## Summary
- Robert S. Lutz steps down as SVP-Chief Accounting Officer effective Jan 1, 2022; succeeded by Christopher M. Bouda.
- Angela S. Lalor steps down as SVP-Human Resources effective Apr 1, 2022; succeeded by Georgeann F. Couchara.
- Bouda's new compensation: base salary $475k, 60% target cash incentive, and $500k equity award split between stock options and RSUs.
- Both Lutz and Lalor expected to continue part-time services after their respective transition dates.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000313616-21-000106
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DHR
- cik: 0000313616
- company_name: DANAHER CORP /DE/
- filed_at: 2021-08-24T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/313616/000031361621000106/0000313616-21-000106-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/313616/000031361621000106/dhr-20210824.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Angela S. Lalor departed as Senior Vice President-Human Resources at DANAHER CORP /DE/.
  - Action: stepped down
  - Role: Senior Vice President-Human Resources
  source text: On August 24, 2021, Angela S. Lalor, Senior Vice President-Human Resources of Danaher, notified the Company that she will step down from such position as of April 1, 2022.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/313616/000031361621000106/0000313616-21-000106-index.htm
- Executive change
  Christopher M. Bouda was appointed as Vice President-Chief Accounting Officer at DANAHER CORP /DE/.
  - Action: will succeed
  - Role: Vice President-Chief Accounting Officer
  source text: Christopher M. Bouda, 44, will succeed Mr. Lutz as Vice President-Chief Accounting Officer as of such date.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/313616/000031361621000106/0000313616-21-000106-index.htm
- Executive change
  Robert S. Lutz departed as Senior Vice President-Chief Accounting Officer at DANAHER CORP /DE/.
  - Action: stepped down
  - Role: Senior Vice President-Chief Accounting Officer
  source text: On August 24, 2021, Robert S. Lutz, Senior Vice President-Chief Accounting Officer of Danaher Corporation (the “Company” or “Danaher”), notified the Company that he will step down from such position as of January 1, 2022.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/313616/000031361621000106/0000313616-21-000106-index.htm
- Executive change
  Georgeann F. Couchara was appointed as Senior Vice President-Human Resources at DANAHER CORP /DE/.
  - Action: will succeed
  - Role: Senior Vice President-Human Resources
  source text: Georgeann F. Couchara, 45, will succeed Ms. Lalor as Senior Vice President-Human Resources as of such date.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/313616/000031361621000106/0000313616-21-000106-index.htm

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