Published: February 4, 2024

Dan Daniel

Chairman of the Board, Fortifi Food Processing Solutions

Dan Daniel is the chairman of the board for Fortifi Food Processing Solutions. Previously, Dan served 14 years as an Executive Officer of Danaher Corporation with direct operating responsibilities for Danaher’s industrial and healthcare businesses. Dan also had oversight for Danaher’s business in Latin America and China.

Dan joined Danaher in 2006 as a Group Executive leading Danaher Motion. In 2008, Dan became an Executive Vice President with responsibility for industrial technologies (including product identification, motion, sensors and controls), aerospace and defense. In 2015, Dan led the transition of Pall Corporation into Danaher as well as the life sciences and product identification portfolios. In 2017, he took direct responsibility for the leadership of the diagnostics and dental platforms where he directed the transition of Cepheid into Danaher. He also oversaw the spinout of dental into Envista Holdings Corporation and subsequently serves as a Director.

Dan holds a B.A. in economics from DePauw University and an M.B.A. in business administration and management from University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.

Key experience

• 2020 – Present: KKR Americas Private Equity, Executive Advisor
• 2006 – 2020: Danaher Corporation, Executive Vice President
• 1987 – 2006: Arvin Industries, Senior Vice President and President