Emerson announces new chief executive officer Lal Karsanbhai

Emerson of St. Louis, MO, has announced the retirement of chief executive officer David Farr. Lal Karsanbhai, who has served as executive president of the company’s Automation Solutions business since 2018, will become the new CEO of Emerson and join the board of directors.

Karsanbhai has led Automation Solutions to strong performance, elevating Emerson’s software profile and digital transformation business, the company says.

Farr, who was named CEO in 2000 and chairman of Emerson’s board of directors in 2004, will remain as chairman through May 4. Over his two decades at the helm of the $16.8 billion US global company, the company adds, Farr has led Emerson through multiple strategic evolutions to grow the company’s global footprint, stay ahead of changing market conditions and advance the organization’s capabilities and competitiveness on the worldwide stage.

During his tenure at Emerson, Karsanbhai has worked in Europe, Africa and North America. He is fluent in Portuguese, French and English. Karsanbhai has a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in business administration from Washington University in St. Louis.