Kirsten Paust

Kirsten helps Fortive’s operating companies drive performance and inclusion through deep adoption of the Fortive Business System (FBS) and oversees its continual evolution, with a focus on growth and innovation. She also leads Fortive’s external innovation studio and Latin America business, and is co-executive sponsor of the Pride Across Fortive employee and friends resource group.

Kirsten originally joined Fluke in 2002 as a summer intern and has held leadership roles in marketing, sales, product, and general management at a number of operating companies. She was previously a consultant at Deloitte Consulting, specializing in new market entry and expansion strategies across a range of industries.

Kirsten was recently named to the Forbes CXO100 list and is an active contributor to industry groups focused on continuous improvement. She holds a BA in mathematics and economics from Whitman College and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She lives with her husband and two daughters in the Seattle area. She serves on the board of the Edmonds Community College Foundation and is working to improve her swimming on a local Masters team.