Hillsboro, Oregon, United States – November 2024 – Katie Rubottom has joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as Vice President, Human Resources, bringing with her extensive experience in strategic HR leadership across the technology and manufacturing industries. Based in Hillsboro, Oregon, Katie will play a key role in driving Thermo Fisher’s HR strategies as part of its mission to enable a healthier, cleaner, and safer world.
Before joining Thermo Fisher, Katie spent over five years at Nike as Senior Director, Human Resources in Beaverton, Oregon. During her tenure, she contributed significantly to the HR function and played a pivotal role in supporting business growth and people strategy within Nike’s global operations.
Prior to her work at Nike, Katie held various HR leadership roles at Honeywell over nearly four years. As Director of Human Resources for Honeywell’s Aerospace Division, she managed HR teams across multiple sites and led HR initiatives covering employee relations, talent management, and organizational development. She also served as Site HR Leader for Honeywell’s Technology Solutions EMEA hub in Brno, Czech Republic, supporting 2,000 employees across engineering and technology sectors.
Katie’s career began with over six years at Gardner Denver, where she held progressive roles including HR Generalist and Compensation Analyst. Her work at Gardner Denver included strategic talent management and compensation planning, which provided a strong foundation for her career in HR leadership.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a global leader in science services, with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The company, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion, supports advancements across life sciences, diagnostics, and laboratory productivity through its cutting-edge technologies, and renowned brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.
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