Fortive Announces Appointment of Susan Main to Its Board of Directors
Fortive adds experienced former Teledyne CFO Susan Main to its board and audit committee, increasing the board size to nine directors.
Shar Dubey, Chair of the Board, said, “Sue brings deep financial and operational expertise, an independent perspective, and a strong track record of oversight as a public company director. Her extensive leadership experience and her commitment to strong governance will be invaluable as the Board oversees Fortive’s operations, financial reporting, and risk management.”
Ms. Main most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated from 2012 to 2023, where she led the company’s global finance organization and played a key role in supporting its growth strategy, with responsibility spanning financial reporting, audit and compliance, and enterprise risk management. Prior to serving as Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Main was Teledyne’s Vice President and Controller from 2004 to 2012. Prior to her role at Teledyne, she served as Vice President and Controller of Water Pik Technologies, Inc. and held finance and audit roles of increasing responsibility at the former Allegheny Teledyne Inc. and the former Hughes Aircraft Company. Ms. Main currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Allegion plc, where she chairs the Audit and Finance Committee, and as a member of the Board of Directors of Ashland Inc., where she serves as the Lead Director and a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee. She previously served as a director of Garrett Motion Inc. Ms. Main holds a B.A. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from California State University, Fullerton.
Olumide Soroye, Fortive’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased to welcome Sue to our Board. Her accomplishments as both an executive and a director, together with her extensive experience in industrial technology, will make her a valuable voice on the Board and the Audit Committee as we progress our Fortive Accelerated strategy.”
About Fortive
Fortive innovates essential technologies to keep our world safe and productive. Fortive’s strategic segments - Intelligent Operating Solutions and Advanced Healthcare Solutions - include iconic inventor brands with leading positions in their markets. The company’s businesses design, develop, manufacture, and market products, software, and services, building on leading brand names, innovative technologies, and strong market positions. Fortive is headquartered in Everett, Washington and employs a team of more than 10,000 research and development, manufacturing, sales, distribution, service, and administrative team members in approximately 50 countries around the world. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement, the core of our company’s operating model is the Fortive Business System. For more information please visit: www.fortive.com.
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Christina Jones
Vice President, Investor Relations
Fortive Corporation
6920 Seaway Boulevard | Everett, WA 98203
Telephone: (425) 446-5000
Email: investors@fortive.com
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