Rales is a co-founder of Danaher and has served as its Chairman of the Board since 1984; he was also CEO of the Company from 1984 to 1990 and continues to serve as an executive officer. He is a brother of Mitchell P. Rales and owns approximately 6% of Danaher's outstanding shares. His and his brother's strategic vision and leadership helped create the Danaher Business System, and within the past five years he served on the board of Fortive Corporation.
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