About
Alan G. Spoon served as Partner Emeritus of Polaris Partners, an investment firm, from January 2016 to June 2018, Managing General Partner from 2000 to 2010 and Partner from 2000 to 2018.
In addition to his leadership roles at Polaris Partners, Mr. Spoon has previously served as president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer of one of the country's largest, publicly-traded education and media companies, and has served on the boards of numerous public and private companies. His public company and private equity experience give him insight into technology and life science trends, acquisition strategy and financing.
Roles
Danaher Corp.
Independent Director · Current role
1999–present
Polaris Partners
Managing General Partner · An investment firm; also served as Partner (2000 – 2018) and Partner Emeritus (January 2016 – June 2018).
2000 – 2010
Polaris Partners
Consultant · Per Danaher's official board bio, he has served as a consultant to Polaris Partners since January 2019.
January 2019 – present
External Roles
Ralliant Corp
Director
—
IAC
Director
—
Cable One, Inc.
Director
within past five years
Match Group
Director
within past five years
Fortive Corporation
Director
within past five years
Director Compensation
FY 2025Fees earned or paid in cash
Not disclosed
NoteDeferred 100% of 2025 cash director fees into phantom shares, reported under Stock Awards
Stock awards
$240,178
Total
$351,034
Also at Danaher Corp.
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