Parker Burke named President to lead Fluke & reliability group

Fluke Corporation has appointed Parker Burke as President and Group President of Fortive's Connected Reliability Group, placing him in charge of both Fluke Corporation and Fluke Reliability.

Parker Burke has accrued 15 years of leadership experience within Fortive businesses. Prior to his new role, Burke served as Group President for Fortive's Environmental Health & Safety Group, overseeing companies such as Industrial Scientific and Intelex. His work in this position was centred on advancing connected safety and environmental health and safety software, as well as pursuing innovation initiatives focused on workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Leadership qualities

Fortive Chief Executive Officer Olumide Soroye highlighted Burke's suitability for the position.

"As Fluke continues to extend its global leadership in professional instrumentation and reliability solutions in a very dynamic world, Parker's deep operational expertise, passion for market-leading innovation, and diverse high-stakes leadership experiences make him the right leader to guide our next chapter. He brings a strong track record of growth, execution, and people-first leadership across global industrial and technology markets."

Fluke, which forms part of Fortive's Connected Reliability Group, supplies professional electronic test tools and software for industrial measurement and condition monitoring. The group's objective is to provide customers with solutions and insights that help shift operations from reactive to predictive, aiming for increased safety, reduced downtime, and enhanced operational resilience. Under Burke's leadership, the group is set to continue investing in artificial intelligence-driven solutions, precision measurement technology, and connected workflows that aim to provide identifiable benefits to clients.

Operational focus

Parker Burke is recognised for his role in embedding the Fortive Business System across teams globally and for fostering cultures built around continuous improvement. His previous roles within Fortive include leadership positions with Gilbarco Veeder-Root and Anderson-Negele, both focused on driving customer-centric growth and operational excellence. Before joining Fortive, Burke served as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps.

Burke commented on his new appointment, reflecting on Fluke's objectives and future direction.

"Fluke is an incredible brand that continues to reinvent itself. I'm honoured to take on this role and partner with our customers and teams to shape the future of connected reliability. Together, we will build on Fluke's heritage of precision, safety, and innovation to solve the most critical challenges facing today's industrial workforce."

Burke holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the United States Naval Academy and a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He will be based at Fluke's global headquarters located in Everett, Washington.

Company background

Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation has provided electronic test tools and software for industrial customers, technicians, engineers, electricians, and maintenance professionals engaged in installation, maintenance, and calibration. Its clients include those working with industrial, electrical, and electronic equipment and processes requiring precise measurement and monitoring.

Fluke has been part of Fortive Corporation since 2016, following an initial acquisition by Danaher in 1998. Fortive later emerged as a standalone industrial technology group after spinning off multiple businesses, with Fluke remaining under its corporate umbrella. Today, Fluke operates within the portfolio of Fortive's Connected Reliability Group, which is known for its set of brands focused on digital and connected industrial solutions.

The appointment of Parker Burke comes as Fortive and its Connected Reliability Group seek to reinforce their position in offering expertise and technology for reliability, safety, and performance-focused operations across industrial sectors.