Background
Edward L. Monser was the President of Emerson Electric Co., a global industrial controls products company, from 2010 until his retirement in 2018.
- Mr. Monser held increasingly senior positions at Emerson, including Chief Operating Officer from 2001 to 2015 and serving as President of its Rosemount Inc. subsidiary from 1996 to 2001 as well as holding various operations, new product development, engineering and technology positions. He played a key role in globalizing Emerson.
- Formerly served as Vice Chairman of the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum, member of the Economic Development Board for China’s Guangdong Province and director and Vice Chairman of the U.S.-China Business Council.
- Mr. Monser holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University.
Qualifications, Attributes, and Key Skills
Mr. Monser has more than 30 years of experience leading global engineering organizations through strategic change, guiding Emerson’s footprint expansion and push to strengthen its global position.
- Drawing on his extensive career, Mr. Monser brings strong understanding of industrial operations, supply chain optimization and continuous improvement.
- He has extensive experience in international business operations, particularly in emerging markets, as well as a demonstrated capability in strategic planning and organizational development.
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