Sean Harrington

About Sean Harrington

20+ years of experience and career progression at operating companies and divisions of Fortive Corporation / Danaher Corporation. As a spin-off of Danaher, Fortive is a diversified Fortune 500 industrial growth company focused on professional instrumentation, automation, sensing, and transportation technologies.Sean was named VP of Strategy & Business Development of Fortive Corporation’s Sensing Technologies Division in 2019. He develops and manages the division’s M&A pipeline to drive innovations that will create value for a diverse group of vertical markets worldwide. Sean is also VP of Sales & Marketing with P&L accountability at Fortive’s Gems Sensors & Controls business, a global manufacturer of application engineered products. In his prior position as VP of Sales, Sean was instrumental at revitalizing the division’s growth. Previously, Sean was promoted from Director of Marketing to Director of Industrial Sales & Marketing at Fortive’s operating company Setra Systems, a global leader in the design and manufacture of pressure, acceleration and weight sensing devices. Sean came to Setra Systems from Portescap, where he was Sales Segment Manager, Strategic Markets / Strategic Account Manager. He was also Global Product Manager with P&L responsibility for Portescap’s stepper motor business, and Operations Manager at Danaher Tool Group. Earlier in his career he was a consultant at “Big Four” firms.Sean’s academic credentials include an MBA from the University of Virginia. Specialties:General Management & Daily Operations Management Strategic Planning Leadership & Execution Global Sales, Marketing & Business Development Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions Strategic Partner Development Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen Continuous Improvement Turnaround & Transformational Strategies Product Development, Innovation & LaunchLarge-Scale Product Line P&L ManagementTalent Hiring, Development & Leadership

Experience

1. VP & General Manager - Precision Motion Control

   Hengstler-Dynapar

   Jan 2026 — Present · Wilmington, NC, US

   Lead the global Precision Motion Control business at Hengstler-Dynapar with full P&L responsibility across the U.S, Europe, and Asia, encompassing the Dover Motion and Hengstler brands. Accountable for strategy, growth, and execution across sales, product management, engineering, operations, and marketing, partnering closely with global OEM customers to deliver ultra-high-precision motion and feedback technologies for mission-critical applications—including life sciences and diagnostics, medical and industrial robotics, semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace & defense, and emerging AI infrastructure. Focused on accelerating global growth in strategic verticals while scaling platform-based technologies that drive meaningful customer outcomes, operational excellence, and long-term value.

Education

• University of Virginia Darden School of Business

  MBA, General Management

  2003 — 2005

• Boston College

  BA, Political Science & Pre-Medical Studies

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Sales Process
• Product Management
• Salesforce.com
• Kaizen
• Product Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Business Development
• Negotiation
• Strategy
• Six Sigma
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Business Strategy
• Strategic Leadership
• New Business Development