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David Farr
Director/Board Member at
IBM
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
David N. Farr is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 7 different companies and presently occupies the position of Non-Executive Chairman at Emerson Electric Co. and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Emerson Electric Canada Ltd. (a subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co.). He is also Member of The Business Council and on the board of 5 other companies. In the past David N. Farr occupied the position of Chairman for Civic Progress, Chief Executive Officer of Emerson Process Management, Inc., Chief Executive Officer at Astec International Ltd., President for Ridge Tool Co. and Chairman at National Association of Manufacturers. Mr. Farr received an undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University and an MBA from Vanderbilt University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | 9,258 ( 0% ) | 3 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Latest news about David Farr
| 21-02-01 | Emerson Electric Names Karsanbhai CEO as Farr Retires | DJ |
| 20-12-04 | David Farr's Covid Lessons | DJ |
David Farr active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| IBM | Director/Board Member | 2011-12-31 |
US-China Business Council
 US-China Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides solutions and advisory services to companies | Director/Board Member | - |
Greater St. Louis Area Council
 Greater St. Louis Area Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Founded in 1911, Greater St. Louis Area Council operates as part of the Boy Scouts and serves youth ages 5 through 20 through diverse scouting programs including Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring. The non-profit company is based in St. Louis, MO. The organization provides youth development, leadership, community service, and outdoor adventure opportunities, offering activities such as camping, advancement, STEM education, and skill-building events. It manages multiple campgrounds and facilities for both scouting and public use, and organizes events like Pinewood Derby, Taste of Venturing, and specialized camps including horse camp and STEM & skilled trades camp. The council supports STEM learning through workshops, mobile labs, and recognition programs, and fosters volunteer engagement. Local districts within the council offer support, training, and community partnerships. | Director/Board Member | 2010-12-13 |
Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis
 Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates theatre association | Director/Board Member | - |
Webster University
 Webster University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
The Business Council
 The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization of business leaders | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Emerson Electric Canada Ltd.
 Emerson Electric Canada Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures electrical and electronic products and provides engineering services | Chief Executive Officer | 1999-12-31 |
Former positions of David Farr
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-02-04 |
Civic Progress | Chairman | 2013-06-30 |
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Training of David Farr
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Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
75
1st degree connections
17
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
|---|---|
Emerson Electric Co.
 Emerson Electric Co. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures measurement and analytical instruments, industrial valves & equipment and process control software and systems | Electronic Technology |
International Business Machines Corp.
 International Business Machines Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides software, IT consulting, cloud and infrastructure services | Technology Services |
Delphi Corp. /Old/
 Delphi Corp. /Old/ Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and supplies vehicle electronics and transportation components | Consumer Durables |
Vanderbilt University
 Vanderbilt University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Emerson Process Management, Inc.
 Emerson Process Management, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures process automation systems and products | Electronic Technology |
Wake Forest University
 Wake Forest University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Webster University
Webster University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ridge Tool Co.
 Ridge Tool Co. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures wrenching and draining tools | Producer Manufacturing |
National Association of Manufacturers
 National Association of Manufacturers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association | Commercial Services |
Civic Progress | |
The Business Council
The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization of business leaders | Commercial Services |
US-China Business Council
US-China Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides solutions and advisory services to companies | Commercial Services |
United Way of Greater St. Louis
 United Way of Greater St. Louis Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Raises and allocates funds for charities | Commercial Services |
Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis
Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates theatre association | Commercial Services |
Astec International Ltd. | |
Greater St. Louis Area Council
Greater St. Louis Area Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Founded in 1911, Greater St. Louis Area Council operates as part of the Boy Scouts and serves youth ages 5 through 20 through diverse scouting programs including Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring. The non-profit company is based in St. Louis, MO. The organization provides youth development, leadership, community service, and outdoor adventure opportunities, offering activities such as camping, advancement, STEM education, and skill-building events. It manages multiple campgrounds and facilities for both scouting and public use, and organizes events like Pinewood Derby, Taste of Venturing, and specialized camps including horse camp and STEM & skilled trades camp. The council supports STEM learning through workshops, mobile labs, and recognition programs, and fosters volunteer engagement. Local districts within the council offer support, training, and community partnerships. | Commercial Services |
Emerson Electric Canada Ltd.
Emerson Electric Canada Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures electrical and electronic products and provides engineering services | Electronic Technology |
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