– USA, WA – Fortive Corporation (NYSE: FTV) today announced the appointment of Daniel Comas to its Board of Directors.
“We are very excited to welcome Dan to the Fortive Board of Directors. Dan brings a wealth of experience to our Board, and during his tenure as Danaher’s CFO he played an instrumental role in the portfolio transition at Danaher. We will benefit from his valuable perspectives on finance, strategy, and capital allocation, among many other areas. Importantly, Dan also has a direct understanding and appreciation for the principles of the Fortive Business System, and the commitment to continuous improvement that lies at the core of our culture. Dan’s appointment reflects our conscientious board succession planning to ensure continuation of our Board’s diligent governance and strategic oversight.” said Board Chairman, Alan Spoon.
Fortive also announced that Steve Rales and Mitch Rales have informed the Board that they will not seek re-election to the Board at the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in June 2021 when their current terms will expire.
Fortive CEO, Jim Lico commented, “I have worked with Steve and Mitch for over 20 years, and they have been strong influences on my career and my development as a leader. As a Director and the CEO of Fortive, I have been incredibly fortunate to benefit from their wisdom and experience over the past five years. While they will be leaving their Board positions in June, their invaluable legacy in terms of the Fortive Business System, our strategy, and our culture will be carried forward in the years ahead. I thank Mitch and Steve for their generosity of time and welcome Dan Comas to the Fortive Board.”
About Dan Comas
Dan Comas served as EVP of Danaher Corporation from April 2005 through December 2020, including as CFO through December 2018. Mr. Comas joined Danaher in 1991 and served in various roles with responsibilities over corporate development, treasury, finance and risk management.
Mr. Comas currently serves as an advisor to Danaher and is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. Mr. Comas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Georgetown University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Stanford University.
Mr. Comas commented, “Having been a part of the original strategy to create Fortive, I am incredibly excited to join the Fortive Board of Directors and look forward to continuing to contribute to the future of the company.”
About Fortive
Fortive is a provider of essential technologies for connected workflow solutions across a range of attractive end-markets. The company holds leading positions in intelligent operating solutions, precision technologies, and advanced healthcare solutions. Fortive is headquartered in Everett, Washington and employs a team of more than 17,000 research and development, manufacturing, sales, distribution, service and administrative employees in more than 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.
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