# Lal Karsanbhai

> Lal Karsanbhai is Emerson’s president and chief executive officer. He joined the company in 1995 as an international planner and became CEO in February 2021 after leading its Automation Solutions business. His tenure has concentrated Emerson on automation through divestitures, the NI acquisition and full ownership of AspenTech, alongside efforts to change workplace culture. Born in Lisbon, he holds economics and MBA degrees and chairs the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank’s board for 2026.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Emerson
- **Organizations:** Emerson, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Washington University in St. Louis, Merck, US-China Business Council, Greater St. Louis, Inc., Business Roundtable, Regional Business Council of St. Louis
- **From:** Lisbon, Portugal
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in economics, University of Michigan, Master of Business Administration, Washington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School
- **Known for:** Led Emerson during its acquisition of NI in October 2023 at an equity value of $8.2 billion., Led Emerson during the March 2025 acquisition of AspenTech shares it did not already own, making AspenTech wholly owned., Received Olin Business School’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2023.

## Career timeline

- **1995** — Joined Emerson as an international planner.
- **1999** — Became director of corporate planning.
- **2002** — Became vice president in regulator technologies.
- **2005** — Moved to Gallardon, France, as vice president and general manager of natural gas; responsibilities included integrating European businesses and establishing a Romanian plant.
- **2008** — Appointed president of Fisher regulator technologies.
- **2012** — Became vice president of planning, coordinating global strategy.
- **2014** — Became president of Network Power for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
- **2016** — Became group president of Rosemount Measurement & Analytical.
- **2018** — Became executive president of Automation Solutions in October.
- **2021** — Became Emerson CEO in February; assumed the president title in March.
- **2025** — Joined Washington University’s Board of Trustees for a four-year term beginning July 1.
- **2026** — Designated chair of the St. Louis Fed’s board for 2026.

## Achievements

- Led Emerson during its acquisition of NI in October 2023 at an equity value of $8.2 billion.
- Led Emerson during the March 2025 acquisition of AspenTech shares it did not already own, making AspenTech wholly owned.
- Received Olin Business School’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2023.
- Appointed chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’s board for 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Emerson appointed Rudy Sengupta chief technology and AI officer, effective August 15, with responsibility for technology and AI strategy.
- **2026-08** — Emerson reported fiscal third-quarter net sales of $4.873 billion, up 7% year over year.
- **2026-02** — Karsanbhai reflected publicly on five years as Emerson CEO, emphasizing portfolio focus and workplace culture.
- **2026-01** — The St. Louis Fed announced his designation as its board chair for 2026.

## Links

- Website: https://www.emerson.com/en/corporate/leadership/lal-karsanbhai
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lal-karsanbhai

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Last updated: 2026-10-21