Keith Bauer

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Fortna

Jul 2020 - Current (6 years 2 months)

As CHRO of FORTNA, Keith leads the global Human Resources function, shaping and executing a people strategy aligned to the company’s business goals. He is responsible for driving all aspects of talent, culture, leadership, and organizational effectiveness to enable growth and performance. With a focus on innovation, and long-term capability building, Keith ensures that HR is a strategic partner in achieving FORTNA's global strategic vision.

Human Resources Executive - Global Services

GE HealthCare

Jul 2018 - Aug 2020 (2 years 2 months)

HR leader for GE Healthcare’s Global Services business comprised of 14K employees across 100+ countries with revenues of $5B.

Human Resources Executive - Quality, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance and XLP

GE HealthCare

Dec 2011 - Jul 2018 (6 years 8 months)

HR leader for GE Healthcare's Quality and Regulatory and Legal and Compliance teams comprised of 1,700 employees across 100+ countries. Mentored future leaders enrolled in GE's Accelerated Leadership Program.

HR Leader - Military and Aerospace Embedded Systems

GE

May 2007 - Dec 2011 (4 years 8 months)

HR leader for one of the leading embedded computing manufacturers in the Military and Aerospace industry with revenues of $350M. Provided HR leadership for 1000+ employees in 20+ countries.

Director of Human Resources, Supply Chain and Hardware Technology

GE

Jan 2003 - May 2007 (4 years 5 months)

HR leader for the global supply chain, hardware technology, legal, finance, marketing, and sales teams at GE Intelligent Platforms ($500M) HR lead for mergers and acquisitions in the Embedded Systems business, providing due diligence and acquisition integration leadership for 6 acquisitions.

Director of Human Resources

Southern Graphic Systems

Nov 1997 - Jan 2003 (5 years 3 months)

HR leader for a major producer of graphic separations, printing plates, and printing cylinders for the consumer packaging industry with over $400M in revenue. Provided all HR generalist and labor relations/employee relations activities to over 2000 employees in 20 union and non-union locations throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Human Resources Manager - Grottoes Plastics Plant

Alcoa

Jun 1995 - Nov 1997 (2 years 6 months)

Managed the Human Resources and Safety functions for a 400 employee, unionized manufacturing facility with revenues of $100M. Heavy emphasis on labor relations and contract interpretation.

Human Resources Specialist - Sherwin Alumina Plant

Alcoa

Nov 1992 - Jun 1995 (2 years 8 months)

Assistant Human Resources Manager for an 800 employee, unionized alumina refinery.

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