Brian Finken
About Brian Finken
Brian Finken serves as the Senior Vice President of Parcel at FORTNA, where he specializes in optimizing order fulfillment and transforming distribution operations. He has over 20 years of experience in various leadership roles at companies such as Baker Hughes and GE, focusing on automation solutions and supply chain systems.
Work at Fortna
Brian Finken serves as the Senior Vice President of Parcel at Fortna, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he focuses on optimizing order fulfillment through proprietary algorithms and tools. He is responsible for ensuring optimal operations design, material flow, and information flow within the organization. Finken is actively involved in transforming parcel, fulfillment, and distribution operations to align with the company's growth objectives. His contributions extend to comprehensive services that include network strategy and supply chain systems.
Previous Experience at Baker Hughes
Before joining Fortna, Brian Finken worked at Baker Hughes in various leadership roles. He served as Vice President of Industrial X-Ray & CT Solutions from 2021 to 2023 and as Vice President of Operations, Digital Solutions from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he held the position of Vice President of Additive Services during the same timeframe. His tenure at Baker Hughes spanned a total of five years, during which he contributed to advancements in industrial solutions and operational efficiencies.
Background at GE
Brian Finken has a significant background with General Electric (GE), where he worked for a total of six years. His roles included Corporate Audit Staff from 2003 to 2008 and CFO of Chemicals and Monitoring Solutions from 2009 to 2011. He also served as a Business Development Executive for one year in 2008. His experience at GE provided him with a strong foundation in financial management and business development within the technology and manufacturing sectors.
Education and Expertise
Brian Finken earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in designing and delivering advanced automation solutions for parcel logistics. Finken has a 20-year history of delivering profitable growth and solutions across various sectors, embedding a rich understanding of project delivery from procurement to product delivery.