Keith Bauer
About Keith Bauer
Keith Bauer serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at FORTNA, where he has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in human resources across various industries, he previously held significant roles at GE Healthcare and Alcoa, focusing on talent strategy, employee engagement, and organizational design.
Current Role at Fortna
Keith Bauer serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Fortna, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he has implemented an integrated talent strategy that aligns with the company's business objectives. His leadership in human resources focuses on enhancing employee culture and engagement across the organization.
Previous Experience at GE Healthcare
Before joining Fortna, Keith Bauer worked at GE Healthcare for seven years, from 2011 to 2018, as a Human Resources Executive in Quality, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, and XLP. He then served as a Human Resources Executive for Global Services from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at GE Healthcare involved significant contributions to human resources strategy and operations.
Background in Human Resources
Keith Bauer has a diverse background in human resources, having worked at several prominent organizations. He held various roles at GE, including HR Leader for Military and Aerospace Embedded Systems and Director of Human Resources for Supply Chain and Hardware Technology. His experience spans over two decades, including positions at Alcoa and Southern Graphic Systems.
Education and Expertise
Keith Bauer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and a Master of Arts in Industrial and Labor Relations from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. His academic background supports his expertise in acquisition integration, executive coaching, and organization design, which have contributed to improved business performance in his roles.
Career Development at Alcoa
Keith Bauer began his career at Alcoa, where he served as a Human Resources Specialist at the Sherwin Alumina Plant and later as Human Resources Manager at the Grottoes Plastics Plant. His experience at Alcoa laid the foundation for his future roles in human resources management and strategy.