Sr. Director, Assistant Corporate Secretary
Fortive Corporation
**About the Role**
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Sr. Director, Assistant Corporate Secretary to drive governance excellence and support the Board of Directors and executive leadership in fostering organizational transparency and compliance for NewCo. This pivotal role ensures that corporate governance practices and public company disclosure align with regulatory standards and best practices that reflect the company’s values, while actively contributing to strategic decision-making and transactional execution.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Governance and SEC Compliance**
+ Oversee the preparation, management, and documentation of Board of Directors, Board Committee, and shareholder meetings, including agenda creation, materials distribution, and meeting minutes.
+ Assist in the preparation and review of NewCo’s SEC filings and other public disclosure documents, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and other SEC and NYSE related documents.
+ Monitor compliance with corporate governance regulations, securities laws, and stock exchange listing requirements.
+ Maintain the company’s governance policies, charters, and related documents, ensuring alignment with regulatory and best practice standards and administrating NewCo’s insider trading policy and Regulation FD policy .
+ Partner with the Chief Legal Officer in preparing annual proxy statement, organizing the annual shareholder meeting, and organizing and preparing the annual shareholder engagement.
**Strategic and Advisory**
+ Advise the Board and executive leadership on governance best practices and evolving regulatory requirements.
+ Serve as a liaison between the Board, management, and shareholders to ensure effective communication and trust.
+ Partner with the Chief Legal Officer and the Board Chairman to drive initiatives that enhance Board and Committee efficiency and performance.
+ Partner with the Chief Legal Officer and the Treasure on executing on NewCo’s corporate finance transactions.
**Team Management and Collaboration**
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, and HR teams to support corporate governance, executive compensation, equity compensation, and public disclosure.
+ Provide strategic support in high-priority projects, such as mergers and acquisitions.
**Records and Reporting**
+ Lead a team to manage corporate records, filings, and entity management across jurisdictions to ensure compliance with local and international requirements.
+ Support ESG-related disclosures and sustainability initiatives in collaboration with relevant teams.
**Qualifications**
+ JD from top-tier law school.
+ 6+ years of corporate law experience, with a proven track record in public company governance, reporting and compliance.
+ Deep understanding of securities regulations, corporate law, and NYSE requirements.
+ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at the Board and executive level.
+ Proven leadership and team development skills, with a commitment to fostering inclusivity and collaboration.
+ Meticulous attention to detail and a strategic mindset to drive governance excellence.
**NEWCO OVERVIEW**
Every day, engineers transform scientific potential into real-world impact, reshaping how we live and work. At this pivotal moment in technology, Fortive is creating a focused, standalone company poised to capitalize on powerful long-term trends with mission critical technologies advancing an electrified and digital future. Our team of scientists, engineers, and technologists is joining forces to pioneer solutions that will shape the future of industry.
Introducing NewCo¹, a global technology company uniting trusted brands solving tough challenges to speed breakthroughs at leading companies, research institutions, and governments, across the semiconductor/communications/diversified electronics, industrial manufacturing, utilities, and aero, defense, and space industries.
NewCo is fueled by a global team of changemakers, committed to continuous improvement and a strong culture rooted in disciplined execution. For more information please visit: https://careers.fortive.com/newco-opportunities/
¹ Official name to be announced soon.
**Fortive Corporation Overview**
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
This position is also eligible for bonus and equity as part of the total compensation package.
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 208,300.00 - 386,800.00
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
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