Emerson Announces The Appointment Of John Schneider And Vicki Dawkins In The HVACR And Digital & Connected Technologies Divisions

Emerson, a globally renowned software, technology, and engineering solutions company that provides innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets, has announced new leadership in its HVACR Technologies and Digital & Connected Technologies business groups.

New Leadership Appointments

John Schneider will serve as President of the HVACR Technologies - America's business, at Emerson. He has served in several senior leadership roles within Emerson, including the former Network Power business (now Vertiv), and most recently, served as the President of Therm-O-Disc (now Sensing & Protection division, under Emerson). John Schneider holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University and an MBA degree from Xavier University.

“Having John in this role will help us to leverage our renowned compression and related solutions expertise, across our Americas business,” said Brent Schroeder, the Group President, HVACR Technologies for Emerson.

Innovations in critical technologies and integrated solutions

With his leadership, Emerson will accelerate innovation around critical technologies and integrated solutions"

Brent Schroeder adds, “With his leadership, Emerson will accelerate innovation around critical technologies and integrated solutions that help our OEM customers and end-users to address industry trends and the evolving regulatory landscape.”

Vicki Dawkins will replace John Schneider as the President of Sensing & Protection, Emerson (formerly Therm-O-Disc) in the Digital & Connected Technologies group. Dawkins has held several key positions within Emerson, in Planning and Supply Chain, before serving as President of Emerson Asia Pacific and most recently, serving as the President of Motors (formerly Hermetic Motors).

Software and controls expert

Vicki Dawkins holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and an MBA degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

 “Vicki has a breadth of experience within various Emerson businesses, involving software and controls,” said John Rhodes, Group President for Digital & Connected Technologies, Emerson, adding “Her deep expertise in these areas will help to drive increased focus and emphasis on connected technologies.”