– USA, MO – Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced that its Board of directors has elected Mark Blinn, the former President and CEO of Flowserve Corporation, as an independent director.
Emerson’s Board is now comprised of 11 directors, 10 of whom are independent.
Blinn has more than 20 years of experience operating multi-industrial businesses in senior executive roles, as well as significant legal expertise and Board experience, including as a Lead Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair.
“Mark has a breadth of knowledge in energy and automation end markets and expertise that spans across industries, and we are pleased to welcome him to our Board,” Chairman and CEO David N. Farr said. “Mark’s insights and global perspective will be highly valuable as we conduct our comprehensive review and position Emerson to continue driving long-term shareholder value.”
Joshua B. Bolten, Chair of the Board’s Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, said, “Mark is a principled leader with vast expertise in the industries and end-markets in which Emerson operates. His strong skills and Board experience align well with Emerson’s values and business.”
About Mark Blinn
Blinn served in various positions at Flowserve Corp., including most recently as the Chief Executive Officer and President from October 2009 until March 2017 and Chief Financial Officer from October 2004 to October 2009. Prior to Flowserve, Blinn held senior finance, treasury and planning positions at FedEx Kinko’s Office and Print Services, Inc., Centex Corp., FirstPlus Financial Inc., Electronic Data Systems Corp. and Commercial Capital Funding Inc. Blinn also was formerly an attorney with Smith, Barshop, Stoffer and Millsap, where he represented large financial institutions, foreign corporations and insurance companies in litigation issues. Blinn currently serves on the Board of directors of Texas Instruments, Inc., Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, and Kraton Corporation.
“I have long admired Emerson’s business, operational excellence and focus on delivering value for its shareholders and other stakeholders, and I am excited to join the Board,” said Blinn. “I look forward to working on behalf of all shareholders as Emerson executes on its strategy to position the Company for continued success.”
Blinn earned a B.S. degree, an MBA and a J.D. degree from Southern Methodist University.
About Emerson
Emerson, 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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