Emerson Names Vidya Ramnath Chief Marketing Officer

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On April 5, 2023, Emerson (NYSE: EMR) appointed Vidya Ramnath as the new senior vice president and chief marketing officer, effective June 1, 2023. Currently the president for the Middle East and Africa, Ramnath will report to Emerson's CEO Lal Karsanbhai and will lead the global marketing and branding strategy. With nearly 30 years at Emerson, she has held various leadership roles and aims to enhance awareness of the company as a global automation leader. Ramnath succeeds Kathy Button Bell, who retired in December 2022. Her appointment is expected to drive the next chapter of Emerson's brand evolution.

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• Vidya Ramnath's extensive experience at Emerson enhances leadership stability.
• Ramnath aims to elevate Emerson's global brand presence in automation.

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Ramnath to lead comprehensive marketing, brand and communications strategy for global automation leader

ST. LOUIS, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global technology and software company Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today appointed Vidya Ramnath senior vice president and chief marketing officer, effective June 1. Ramnath, who currently serves as Emerson's Middle East and Africa president, will report to Emerson President and Chief Executive Officer Lal Karsanbhai and serve on Emerson's Office of the Chief Executive. As CMO, she will lead global marketing, brand, external communications, and play a vital role in driving greater awareness of Emerson's continued evolution as a global automation leader across customer stakeholders and investor communities.

"Vidya is a proven leader with the ability to help teams navigate complex, fast-evolving landscapes with confidence and strong collaboration," Karsanbhai said. "Her experience across Emerson's global businesses, combined with her deep knowledge of the industries and customers we serve, uniquely position Vidya to accelerate momentum on our evolving brand journey."

Across her nearly 30-year Emerson career, Ramnath has held several key marketing, sales and operations leadership roles globally since joining the company in 1994 as a manufacturing engineer for Rosemount in Singapore. Ramnath held a number of roles with increasing responsibility, including senior manager of customer care for Emerson's Flow business in Asia Pacific and the director of marketing for Rosemount.

Ramnath became the vice president of marketing for Emerson Asia Pacific in 2010 along with business leadership for Emerson's wireless portfolio. In 2016, Ramnath became vice president of Plantweb Solutions and Services in the global sales organization and was named vice president of Asia Pacific for measurement and analytical in 2017. She held this role until 2019, when she was promoted to her current role as president of Middle East and Africa for Emerson.

"I've had the privilege of working closely with our customers throughout my career, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to engage with them in a new way as we elevate the brand of Emerson as a global automation leader," Ramnath said. "Emerson has such an incredible story, and I am energized to help our global team share this important next chapter with the world."

Ramnath was recognized among Forbes Middle East's Power Businesswomen in 2020 and received the 2022 "Women in Leadership" Equality in Energy award from EGYPS. In her role as CMO, she succeeds Kathy Button Bell, who retired in December 2022.

Ramnath has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Madras in India and a master's degree in industrial engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. She and her family will relocate to Emerson's corporate headquarters.

About Emerson 
Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global technology and software company providing innovative solutions for the world's essential industries. Through its leading automation portfolio, including its majority stake in AspenTech, Emerson helps hybrid, process and discrete manufacturers optimize operations, protect personnel, reduce emissions and achieve their sustainability goals. For more information, visit Emerson.com.

 

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Who is the new chief marketing officer of Emerson?

Vidya Ramnath has been appointed as the new chief marketing officer of Emerson.

When will Vidya Ramnath start her role as CMO at Emerson?

Vidya Ramnath will assume her role as CMO effective June 1, 2023.

What was Vidya Ramnath's previous position before becoming CMO?

Before becoming CMO, Vidya Ramnath was the president for the Middle East and Africa.

What is the strategic focus of Vidya Ramnath as CMO at Emerson?

As CMO, Ramnath will lead global marketing and branding strategy to enhance Emerson's awareness as a global automation leader.