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David N. Farr
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Emerson Electric Co.
Director since: 2012
- Committee
- Audit
- Key Contributions
- Global leadership, business and technology experience as former chairman and chief executive officer of Emerson Electric Co.
- Strong understanding of regulatory and public policy issues as former director of the U.S.-China Business Council
- Significant expertise in several areas including strategy, mergers and acquisitions and risk management
Mr. Farr, 70, joined Emerson in 1981 and subsequently held various executive positions. He was named senior executive vice president and chief operating officer in 1999, chief executive officer in 2000 and chairman and chief executive officer in 2004. Mr. Farr was named chairman, president and chief executive officer in 2005 and chairman and chief executive officer in 2010, positions he held until his retirement in 2021. He is the former chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers and is a former director of the U.S.-China Business Council.
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