Kurt Fischer

Human Resources Officer at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust

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Mr. Kurt Fischer is Chief Human Resources Officer at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Prior to joining Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in March 2012, Mr. Fischer was previously employed as Senior Vice President-Human Resources by Corning, Inc. and Senior Vice President-Human Resources by Quest Diagnostics, Inc. Mr. Fischer received his undergraduate degree from Elmira College.

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Companies	Position	Start
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.	Human Resources Officer	01/03/2012

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Companies	Position	End
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
CORNING INCORPORATED	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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CORNING INCORPORATED	Electronic Technology
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED	Health Services

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.	Finance