Published: February 6, 2024

Kevin Layne

Board Director, Fortifi Food Processing Solutions

Kevin Layne is the board director for Fortifi Food Processing Solutions. He also serves as a Director on the board for several portfolio companies including Fortifi, The Crosby Group, Hyperion Materials & Technologies, and Novaria.

Kevin previously worked at Danaher where he was Group Executive and Corporate Vice President from 2000 to 2014. He was responsible for Kollmorgen, Dover, and the China Region for Danaher sensors and controls companies and Danaher Motion.

Kevin began his career at Kollmorgen in 1981. During his tenure, he held a number of roles including Manufacturing Engineer, Plant Manager, Vice President of Engineering, Global Vice President of Operations, and Company President.

Key experience

2015 – Present: KKR Americas Private Equity, Executive Advisor

2000 – 2014: Danaher Corporation, Group Executive and Corporate Vice President

1981 – 2000: Kollmorgen, Global Vice President of Operations and Company President