Tamara S. Newcombe is the CEO of Fortive Corporation, taking on expanded responsibilities as of July 2023, including leadership of two key segments: Precision Technologies and Advanced Healthcare Solutions. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University,...

Tamara S. Newcombe is the CEO of Fortive Corporation, taking on expanded responsibilities as of July 2023, including leadership of two key segments: Precision Technologies and Advanced Healthcare Solutions. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, which gives her a solid foundation in both technology and management. Throughout her career, Tamara has focused on using engineering principles to drive performance and create value for shareholders. In 2023, her total compensation was $2 million, with a significant portion coming from performance-based incentives tied to key metrics like adjusted EPS and free cash flow. Interestingly, she is also active in the stock market, with her insider trading data showing significant transactions totaling over $4 million in 2023 alone, peaking in the same month as her role began. This reflects her strong belief in the company’s future. Tamara’s experience and strategic vision continue to shape Fortive’s direction, leveraging engineering to tackle complex challenges.