Emerson Names Martin S. Craighead to Board of Directors
June 04 2019 - 5:00PM
Business Wire
Martin S. Craighead, former chairman, president and CEO of Baker
Hughes, has been elected to Emerson’s (NYSE: EMR) board of
directors, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David N. Farr
announced today.
Craighead most recently served as vice chairman of Baker Hughes,
one of the world's largest oil field services companies. His
distinguished career with Baker Hughes included the role of
chairman from April 2013 to July 2017, chief executive officer from
January 2012 to July 2017 and president from July 2010 to July
2017.
“Martin brings a wealth of deep knowledge in the energy sector,
coupled with a proven record of global leadership and financial
expertise,” Farr said. “His valuable insights and strategic
perspectives are a welcome addition to our board as we continue
strengthening our footprint in the energy industry.”
Throughout his extensive career with Baker Hughes, Craighead
held a number of executive leadership and operational positions,
including assignments in Canada, Latin America and Asia. He first
joined Baker Atlas, part of Baker Hughes, in 1986 and prior to that
served as a research engineer with BJ Services Company.
Craighead earned a bachelor’s degree in petroleum and natural
gas engineering from Pennsylvania State University and a master’s
degree in business administration from Vanderbilt University. He is
the recipient of the C. Drew Stahl Distinguished Achievement Award
at Penn State and actively serves his community through a variety
of charitable organizations.
In addition to his role on Emerson’s board of directors,
Craighead serves as a board member of PQ Group Holdings Inc. and
Texas Instruments Incorporated.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (USA),
is a global technology and engineering company providing innovative
solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential
markets. Our Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid,
and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel
and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating
costs. Our Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps
ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety,
advance energy efficiency, and create sustainable infrastructure.
For more information visit Emerson.com.
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