Karen Francis

Chairman at VONTIER CORPORATION

Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2026-05-30

63 year

60 connections

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Currently, Karen C. Francis is Chairman at Vontier Corp. She is also on the board of 8 other companies. In the past Ms. Francis occupied the position of Executive Chairman for AcademixDirect, Inc., Vice President for Ford Motor Co., Principal at Procter & Gamble Co., Consultant at Bain & Co., Inc., Chief Marketing Officer of Actua Corp., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Publicis & Hal Riney, General Manager at General Motors Corp. and Vice President-Mass & Global Skincare Marketing at Kao USA Inc. Ms. Francis received an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
VONTIER CORP 0.05%	2026-06-03	74,100 ( 0.05% )	2 M $	2026-05-30

Karen Francis active positions

Companies	Position	Start
VONTIER CORPORATION	Chairman	2020-09-23
Professional Golfers' Association of America, Inc. Professional Golfers' Association of America, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns, operates and manages sports-related activities & events	Director/Board Member	-
Pga Reach Pga Reach Founded in 1916, Pga Reach is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the PGA of America, dedicated to positively impacting youth, military veterans, and diverse populations by increasing access to golf and the golf industry. The private company is based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The foundation's mission centers on fostering community involvement, personal growth, and career opportunities through the game of golf. It operates three primary programs: PGA Jr. League, which provides youth with team-based golf opportunities and scholarships; PGA HOPE, which serves veterans and active-duty military members by promoting wellness, community, and golf instruction; and PGA WORKS, which focuses on diversifying the golf industry by offering fellowships, scholarships, and career development for underserved and underrepresented groups. The foundation collaborates with 41 PGA sections and over 31,000 PGA golf professionals nationwide to deliver year-round programming that reaches millions of amateur golfers. Signature events such as the PGA HOPE National Golf & Wellness Week and the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship support leadership development, inclusion, and industry engagement.	Director/Board Member	-
Nauto, Inc. Nauto, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Offers driver and fleet safety software	Director/Board Member	2016-03-31
Metawave Corp. Metawave Corp. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Develops beam steering radars for autonomous vehicles	Director/Board Member	2018-07-31
DoubleDyno, Inc. DoubleDyno, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online information services for moms	Director/Board Member	2010-08-11
CelLink Corp. CelLink Corp. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Manufactures coated and laminated paper	Chairman	2021-09-30

All active positions of Karen Francis

Former positions of Karen Francis

Companies	Position	End
POLESTAR AUTOMOTIVE HOLDING UK PLC	Director/Board Member	2025-06-29
Wind River Systems, Inc. Wind River Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides AI software that transforming market segments ranging from aerospace to industrial, defense to medical and telecom to automotive	Director/Board Member	2022-11-30
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Private companies	27
Ford Motor Co. Ford Motor Co. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells electric vehicles, trucks, service parts & accessories	Consumer Durables
General Motors Corp. General Motors Corp. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures automobiles and trucks and provides financing services	Consumer Durables
Procter & Gamble Co. Procter & Gamble Co. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells fabric & home care products, diapers, baby wipes, tissues, toilet paper, hair, skin and personal care, toothbrushes, vitamins, supplements & razors	Consumer Non-Durables
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Operates as a holding company for several property and casualty insurance companies	Finance
Wind River Systems, Inc. Wind River Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides AI software that transforming market segments ranging from aerospace to industrial, defense to medical and telecom to automotive	Technology Services
AutoNation, Inc. AutoNation, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails and distributes automobiles	Retail Trade
Actua Corp. Actua Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides software as a service and tech-enabled business process outsourcing and internet marketing services	Technology Services
TeleNav, Inc. TeleNav, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a cloud based navigation software platform	Technology Services
DoubleDyno, Inc. DoubleDyno, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online information services for moms	Technology Services
Dynamic Signal, Inc. Dynamic Signal, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a software company which provides marketing solutions for brands	Technology Services
Quanergy Perception Technologies, Inc. Quanergy Perception Technologies, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures light detection and sensors & dimensional sensing solutions	Electronic Technology
Dartmouth College Dartmouth College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Bain & Co., Inc. Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategy, marketing, organization, operations, IT and M&A consulting services	Commercial Services
Kao USA, Inc. Kao USA, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Manufactures and markets personal care products	Retail Trade
Publicis & Hal Riney Publicis & Hal Riney Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising agency services	Commercial Services
Professional Golfers' Association of America, Inc. Professional Golfers' Association of America, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns, operates and manages sports-related activities & events	Consumer Services
Positive Coaching Alliance Positive Coaching Alliance Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides sports coaching services	Consumer Services
AcademixDirect, Inc. AcademixDirect, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides tailored solutions for improving university enrollment and education marketing	Commercial Services
Harvard Business School Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Nauto, Inc. Nauto, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Offers driver and fleet safety software	Technology Services
CelLink Corp. CelLink Corp. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Manufactures coated and laminated paper	Process Industries
Metawave Corp. Metawave Corp. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Develops beam steering radars for autonomous vehicles	Producer Manufacturing
Pga Reach Pga Reach Founded in 1916, Pga Reach is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the PGA of America, dedicated to positively impacting youth, military veterans, and diverse populations by increasing access to golf and the golf industry. The private company is based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The foundation's mission centers on fostering community involvement, personal growth, and career opportunities through the game of golf. It operates three primary programs: PGA Jr. League, which provides youth with team-based golf opportunities and scholarships; PGA HOPE, which serves veterans and active-duty military members by promoting wellness, community, and golf instruction; and PGA WORKS, which focuses on diversifying the golf industry by offering fellowships, scholarships, and career development for underserved and underrepresented groups. The foundation collaborates with 41 PGA sections and over 31,000 PGA golf professionals nationwide to deliver year-round programming that reaches millions of amateur golfers. Signature events such as the PGA HOPE National Golf & Wellness Week and the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship support leadership development, inclusion, and industry engagement.
Vontier Corp. Vontier Corp. Other TransportationTransportation Provides transportation services	Transportation
Reinvent Technology Partners Y Reinvent Technology Partners Y Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company	Finance
TuSimple Holdings, Inc. TuSimple Holdings, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Engages in the operation and development of autonomous trucks	Consumer Durables
Polestar Automotive Holding UK Plc Polestar Automotive Holding UK Plc Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells electric cars	Consumer Durables