Stacey A. Walker served as Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at Fortive Corporation, a global industrial technology company, where she led the enterprise-wide people strategy and human resources function. In this role, she oversaw talent acquisition, development, compensation, benefits, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and employee engagement for over 18,000 associates across more than 30 countries. Walker's leadership was instrumental in aligning HR practices with Fortive's growth objectives, fostering a high-performance culture that supported the company's spin-off from Danaher Corporation in 2016 and subsequent acquisitions. With more than 25 years of experience in human resources leadership, Walker held progressive roles at Danaher Corporation prior to Fortive, including Vice President of Global Talent Management and HR Business Partner for multiple operating companies. Her career also includes positions at General Electric and Procter & Gamble, where she honed expertise in organizational design, leadership development, and change management. A recognized thought leader in HR, Walker has spoken at industry conferences such as SHRM and HR Tech, and she holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Under Walker's tenure, Fortive achieved significant milestones, including a 20% increase in employee engagement scores, expanded leadership pipelines through internal promotions, and the establishment of robust DEI programs that boosted underrepresented group representation by 15%. Her strategic initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic ensured business continuity while prioritizing employee well-being, earning her accolades such as HR Executive of the Year from Human Resource Executive magazine. Walker now advises Fortune 500 companies on people-centric transformations.