Kurt Pickle

Kurt Pickle is an accomplished executive leader in the medical device and engineering sectors, currently serving as Senior Vice President at Planet Innovation, overseeing US-based manufacturing for diagnostics, life sciences, and healthcare industries. Prior to this role, Kurt was Chief Operating Officer at Haydon Corporation, where leadership guided a transformative initiative across diverse business lines with a focus on strategic hiring. Kurt's extensive experience at IDEX Corporation included various leadership roles with full P&L responsibility, emphasizing optimization of departmental structures and the development of innovative fluidic solutions in the biotech and life sciences markets. Earlier roles included engineering management positions at RIX Industries, Geo M Martin Company, Fasco Industries, and Pentair, focusing on advanced technology and product development across multiple engineering domains. Kurt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach.