Fluke Corporation Appoints Parker Burke as President to Lead Connected Reliability Initiatives

Fluke Corporation has announced Parker Burke as its new President and Group President of Fortive’s Connected Reliability Group, starting July 7, 2025. Burke is set to lead Fluke and Fluke Reliability in developing technologies and services that aim to minimize downtime, enhance safety, and boost operational resilience globally. With a 15-year tenure in leadership roles within Fortive businesses, Burke's recent position as Group President of Fortive’s Environmental Health & Safety Group saw him driving innovation in connected safety and environmental health and safety software, positioning these organizations as industry leaders.

Olumide Soroye, Fortive's CEO, praised Burke's operational expertise and leadership qualities, emphasizing their importance in steering Fluke towards future growth. The Connected Reliability Group will prioritize the expansion of AI-driven solutions and connected workflows under Burke's guidance, aiming to shift customer operations from reactive to predictive models. Burke's extensive experience includes leadership positions at Gilbarco Veeder-Root and Anderson-Negele, where he focused on fostering customer-centric growth and operational excellence. His background also features service as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps, highlighting his capability to lead in demanding situations.

Burke expressed his excitement about joining Fluke, recognizing the company's history of precision and innovation. He is committed to tackling the significant challenges confronting the industrial workforce today. Burke's educational credentials include a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.