Kathleen Fortebuono is the Chief People Officer at QNITY ELECTRONICS INC., where she oversees all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, employee development, diversity and inclusion, and organizational culture. With more than 25 years of progressive experience in HR leadership within the technology and manufacturing sectors, she has built her career on driving people-centric strategies that align with business objectives. Prior to joining QNITY, Kathleen held senior roles at leading electronics firms such as ElectroCore Technologies and Nexus Innovations, where she scaled HR functions to support hyper-growth and global expansion. Her professional achievements include spearheading a company-wide digital transformation in HR systems that reduced hiring time by 35% and boosted employee retention rates to over 90% at her previous organizations. Kathleen is a recognized thought leader, having received the SHRM Excellence in HR Award and been featured in Forbes for her innovative approaches to hybrid work models in tech. She holds a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology from Stanford University and an MBA from the Wharton School, which inform her data-driven yet empathetic leadership style. At QNITY ELECTRONICS INC., Kathleen is instrumental in cultivating a high-performance culture amid the demands of the electronics industry, launching mentorship programs for emerging engineers and wellness initiatives that have earned the company multiple "Best Places to Work" recognitions. Her strategic vision ensures QNITY attracts and retains top global talent, positioning the company for sustained innovation and market leadership.