Emerson announced that Rudy Sengupta, Vice President and General Manager of Test and Analytics Software at Emerson Test & Measurement, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and AI Officer, effective August 15, 2026. In this role, Sengupta will be a member of Emerson's Office of the Chief Executive and shape the Company's technology and AI strategy across Emerson's leading portfolio of industrial software, control and intelligent devices. He succeeds Peter Zornio, who will retire December 31, 2026 after two decades with Emerson.
Since joining Emerson through its acquisition of NI, Sengupta has helped advance the Test & Measurement segment's differentiation and resiliency through software, AI and recurring revenue growth. He brings decades of experience in software-defined test automation, spanning engineering, product and corporate strategy, and operations. In his current role, he evolved the segment's software business toward holistic test workflow and data analytics solutions and spearheaded the integration of AI-driven capabilities, strengthening Emerson's position in the space.
The appointment reinforces Emerson's strategy to lead in AI-enabled automation, advancing the full technology stack, including its Enterprise Operations Platform, that helps customers achieve autonomous operations at scale.
"Rudy has been a key player in the strong performance of our Test & Measurement business, and we're excited to continue to benefit from his deep expertise in his new role," said Lal Karsanbhai, President and Chief Executive Officer of Emerson. "Rudy's leadership of our enterprise AI agenda and long-term technology direction, along with his partnership with teams across our businesses, will be instrumental in accelerating innovation across Emerson and positioning the Company for continued growth."
Karsanbhai continued, "We thank Peter for his significant contributions to Emerson, including his key role in driving innovation throughout the Company during our portfolio transformation. Peter will support the transition through his retirement, and we wish him the best in his next chapter."
"I am honored to take on this role and build on Emerson's strong foundation of innovation to enhance our global automation leadership," said Sengupta. "By infusing the tools our customers use every day with meaningful, data-driven intelligence, Emerson will help businesses move faster and make better-informed decisions. I look forward to partnering with our teams around the world to deliver greater value for customers facing increasingly complex challenges."
