Company information
- Ticker
- FTV
- Country
- United States
- Sector
- Information Technology
- Industry
- Precision Instruments
Fortive Business Summary
Fortive Corporation (FTV) is a global industrial technology powerhouse that generates revenue through a high-margin mix of software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscriptions, specialized instrumentation, and essential consumables. Following the mid-2025 spin-off of its Precision Technologies segment into Ralliant Corporation, Fortive has transitioned into a leaner, software-forward entity operating through two primary segments: Intelligent Operating Solutions (IOS) and Advanced Healthcare Solutions (AHS). The IOS segment, anchored by brands like Fluke and ServiceChannel, provides connected workflow solutions for facility maintenance and electrical safety, while the AHS segment, featuring brands such as Advanced Sterilization Products and ProVation, focuses on clinical productivity and medical device reprocessing. Fortive competes directly with diversified technology and industrial peers including Roper Technologies, AMETEK, and Keysight Technologies, distinguishing itself through the application of the Fortive Business System (FBS) to drive operational excellence in niche, high-barrier markets where roughly 50% of its revenue is now recurring. Originally spun off from Danaher Corporation in 2016 under founding CEO James Lico, the company is currently led by President and CEO Olumide Soroye, who succeeded Lico in June 2025. Soroye, formerly the head of Fortive’s IOS and AHS segments, is the primary architect of the company’s digital transformation and its "FBS Amplified" strategy. The executive leadership team includes Mark Okerstrom as SVP and Chief Financial Officer and Victor Fetter as SVP and Chief Technology and Business System Officer. The Board of Directors is chaired by Sharmistha Dubey, former CEO of Match Group, and includes notable members such as Daniel L. Comas, a former Danaher CFO, ensuring the company maintains its heritage of disciplined capital allocation and compounding growth.