Emerson (NYSE: EMR), St. Louis, MO, has made several executive appointments, effective February 3.
Edgar M. Purvis, who previously served as executive vice president and business leader for Emerson Climate Technologies, has been appointed CEO. Edward L. Monser, who previously served as president and CEO, will remain president. Robert T. Sharp will succeed Purvis as executive vice president and business leader for Emerson Climate Technologies.
In addition, Frank L. Steeves, executive vice president, secretary and general counsel for Emerson, will also become a member of the company’s office of chief executive.