Jennifer is President and Chief Executive Officer of Veralto, a multi-billion-dollar industrial technology company dedicated to Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™. She stewards the corporation that, through its innovative products and solutions, helps ensure that millions of people have access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. Jennifer also sits on Veralto’s board of directors.
She assumed this role in November of 2022, when then-employer Danaher announced its intent to spin off its Environmental and Applied Solutions business under her leadership. She successfully co-led Veralto’s separation from Danaher, launching the company as an investment-grade, NYSE-listed public company in October of 2023.
Jennifer leads the executive team and Veralto business leaders to build a vibrant, inclusive culture, drive operational excellence through the Veralto Enterprise System, and create enduring value for Veralto’s customers, shareholders, and associates. By focusing on exceptional business performance, under Jennifer’s leadership, Veralto was able to grow its market capitalization by $5 billion in its first year as a public company.
Jennifer brings more than 20 years of business leadership, having held roles of increasing responsibility and leading businesses in water quality; sensors and controls; product identification; life sciences; and genomic medicines during her tenure at Danaher. She held senior roles, including Executive Vice President for Danaher’s Life Sciences and Genomic Medicines platform, before taking the helm as Executive Vice President of Environmental and Applied Solutions in preparation for its spin off. Jennifer joined Danaher in 2000 when the company acquired Hach.
Jennifer actively and intentionally cultivates a culture of inclusion at the company, reinforcing the business need to drive innovation by attracting and retaining the best talent from all backgrounds. At Veralto, she is a member of every Associate Resource Group, and mentors several diverse associates throughout the corporation. She also plays a significant role in the company’s sustainability initiatives, contributing to work on humanitarian relief efforts, energy conservation initiatives, and solid waste reduction efforts.
Jennifer earned bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and French from Grinnell College in Iowa and holds a master’s degree in technology management from University of Denver. She has lived and worked throughout the U.S. and the U.K. and currently lives with her family in Massachusetts.
“Building a deeply inclusive workplace reflective of the communities and customers we serve accelerates creativity, innovation, and collaboration alongside value creation. When our associates are highly engaged and united by a shared purpose and a sense of belonging, we unlock immense value for each other, our customers, and our shareholders.”