Automation major Emerson has appointed Indian American technology leader Rudy Sengupta as 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, the St. Louis, Missouri-based company announced. He succeeds Peter Zornio, who will retire Dec. 31 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.
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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.”
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“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.”
Sengupta holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, with a technical focus on embedded systems and communication networks.
He is still actively engaged with the University, where he previously served on the advisory board for the Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and is currently a member of the Cockrell School of Engineering Advisory Board.