Fortive announces Chief People Officer retirement in early 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Fortive Corporation announced a leadership change. Stacey Walker, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, notified the company of her decision to retire, effective January 2, 2026.

The update was disclosed under Item 5.02, which covers departures of certain officers. The filing notes her title and effective retirement date; no additional terms or successor details are provided in this excerpt.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

1 item

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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  CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 13, 2025

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Fortive Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

001-37654						47-5654583
(Commission File Number)						(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6920 Seaway Blvd
Everett,			WA						98203
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip code)

(425) 446-5000

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share			FTV			New York Stock Exchange
3.700% Notes due 2026			FTV26A			New York Stock Exchange
3.700% Notes due 2029			FTV29			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On October 13, 2025, Stacey Walker, Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer, of Fortive Corporation (the “Company”), notified the Company of her decision to retire from the Company effective January 2, 2026.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

									FORTIVE CORPORATION
Date:			October 16, 2025			By:			/s/ Daniel B. Kim
									Daniel B. Kim
									Vice President - Associate General Counsel and Secretary

FAQ

What executive change did FTV disclose in this 8-K?

Fortive reported that Stacey Walker, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, will retire effective January 2, 2026.

What is the effective date of Stacey Walker’s retirement from FTV?

January 2, 2026.

Which 8-K item covers this Fortive update?

Item 5.02: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

What position does Stacey Walker hold at Fortive?

She is Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer.

Does the filing name a successor for the Chief People Officer role at FTV?

The excerpt does not provide successor details.

When did Fortive receive the retirement notice?

October 13, 2025.