Kristine Fortman – Good Leadership Breakfast – May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

You will experience:

• Listen in on a candid conversation between Kristine Fortman and Paul Batz
• Learn from Kristine Fortman, CEO of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation
• Contribute to research by participating in real-time, live audience surveys
• Meet like-minded professionals who believe in the power of spreading goodness
• Enjoy excellent live music by The Benny Weinbeck Trio and breakfast from D’Amico catering
• Experience the opportunity to contribute to non-profits through The Bucket of Goodwill

Doors open at 7:15am, and the program begins at 7:45am and concludes around 9:15am at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley, MN.

Kristine Fortman

Kristine Fortman is a dynamic and results-oriented healthcare executive who has driven growth across public, private, and nonprofit platforms. As CEO of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF), Kris led strategic and cultural transformation to attract a high-talent executive leadership team and a powerful board of directors. She elevated and implemented regulatory and business intelligence capabilities and enhanced operational efficiency.

Prior to MHIF, Kris spent ten years at Medtronic in a variety of clinical roles and elevating to a leadership role as director of global engagement for Medtronic Philanthropy. In that role, she contributed to refocusing the mission of the Foundation to align with key business priorities.

Kris’ achievements have earned recognition including Most Admired CEOs (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal) Best of Business (Twin Cities Business Journal), 100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders (Minnesota Physician), and Local Medical Professionals You Should Know (Mpls. St. Paul Magazine).