Emerson appoints Rudy Sengupta as Chief Technology and AI Officer; Peter Zornio to retire end of 2026

Emerson has named Rudy Sengupta as its new Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and AI Officer, effective August 15, 2026, succeeding Peter Zornio who will retire at the end of the year after 20 years with the company. Sengupta brings over 20 years of experience in technology leadership, particularly in software-defined test automation and AI integration, and will lead Emerson's technology and AI strategy to advance its industrial software and automation solutions. This move supports Emerson's goal to lead in AI-enabled automation and autonomous operations, aiming to accelerate innovation and growth. Zornio will assist with the transition before his retirement.