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Charles A. Peters was appointed to senior executive vice president in 2000 and is responsible for helping Emerson and its divisions develop innovative global business models and strategies that build the company’s capabilities to support and create value through its customer relationships. He also oversees Emerson’s information technology, marketing and customer support programs that provide a foundation for implementing these initiatives. Peters has served as a management member of Emerson’s Board of Directors since 2000.
Peters joined Emerson in 1975 as an engineering cooperative student at its Browning division in Maysville, Ky. He moved to corporate planning in 1978 and later served in management positions at several divisions, including as advanced planning manager and director of strategic planning for Skil power tools and president of the Harris Calorific welding equipment division.
Peters went on to hold several corporate positions at Emerson, including vice president of strategic planning, vice president of development and technology, and senior vice president of growth programs. In 1998, he assumed responsibility for the company’s industrial components and electronics business, and was promoted to executive vice president.
Peters received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University and a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard University. Peters lives in St. Louis and is married with five children. | 