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S. L. Karsanbhai

President and Chief Executive Officer at EMERSON ELECTRIC
Board
Since February 2021
Age
55 years
Tenure
Started with Emerson as early as 2014, held several leadership roles including Executive President - Automation Solutions, President - Measurement & Analytical, and President for Emerson Network Power Europe, Middle East & Africa, before being promoted to Chief Executive Officer in February 2021 and President in March 2021.

Also at EMERSON ELECTRIC

LAF
L. A. Flavin
SVP, Chief Transformation and Compliance Officer
MHT
M. H. Train
SVP and Chief Sustainability Officer
MJB
M. J. Baughman
EVP, CFO, and Chief Accounting Officer

About

S. L. Karsanbhai has built an extensive career at Emerson, serving in multiple leadership roles across various business units and regions. His progression through positions such as Executive President - Automation Solutions and President across multiple divisions showcases a steady climb in responsibility and scope.

Over the years, he has been a key driver in Emerson’s transformation strategy toward building a differentiated global industrial technology portfolio. His leadership has contributed to strategic initiatives including portfolio transformation and the exploration of new acquisition opportunities, aligning the company with the evolving needs of the automation industry.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, his long-standing commitment to Emerson highlights a blend of operational expertise and forward-thinking vision. His tenure reflects the importance of consistency and strategic move-making in a dynamic industrial landscape.

At a personal level, while detailed information about his background and education is not provided, his age of 55 underscores a wealth of experience and maturity that has propelled the company through significant changes and strategic advances.

$EMR Performance Under S. L. Karsanbhai

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Emerson Electric Co.Executive President - Automation Solutions October 2018 - January 2021 Former role; ended due to promotion
Emerson Electric Co.President - Measurement & Analytical 2016 - September 2018 Former role at EMR
Emerson Electric Co.President - Emerson Network Power Europe, Middle East & Africa 2014 - 2016 Former role at EMR
Emerson Electric Co.Vice President of Planning 2012 - 2014 Held responsibility for global strategy

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
St. Louis Federal Reserve BankDeputy Chair of the Board of Directors N/A Current external appointment
Merck & Co., Inc.Public Company Director N/A Current external appointment

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,475,000 AnnualFixed annual base salary.
Perquisites$85,165 AnnualIncludes tax & financial planning, leased company car, club fees, annual physical, event tickets, personal security; includes $40,993 incremental cost for company aircraft use.
Savings Plan Contributions$380,669 AnnualContributions made by the company to retirement savings plans.

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Performance Shares Program

Metric ComponentWeight/ValueThresholdTargetMaximumActual ResultVesting/Evaluation PeriodAdditional Details
Adjusted EPS60% 80% of target 100% of target 120% of target $5.49 (106% of target) Cumulative over 2024-2026; vests at end Calculated per FASB ASC Topic 718
Free Cash Flow (FCF)40% 90% of target 100% of target 110% of target $2.898B (114% of target) Cumulative over 2024-2026; vests at end
Overall PayoutN/A50% payout 100% payout 200% payout 62.72% of three-year target Performance period: 2024-2026Includes potential TSR adjustments

Annual Cash Incentive

Metric ComponentWeight/ValueThresholdTargetMaximumActual ResultPayment Schedule/ConditionsAdditional Details
Adjusted EPSN/A$4.40 with 35% payout $5.20 with 100% payout $5.70 with 200% payout $5.49 Evaluated annually Part of incentive metrics based on EPS performance
Operating Cash FlowN/A$2.6B with 30% payout $3.0B with 100% payout $3.4B with 200% payout $3.3B Evaluated annually Part of incentive metrics based on operating cash flow
Overall PayoutN/AN/AN/AN/A158.5% of target opportunity No vesting; paid annually Represents 20% of total CEO compensation; Grant Date: Nov 6, 2023 , Fair Value: $7,770,452