Matt Cort
About Matt Cort
Matt Cort is the Vice President of Marketing for Pressure Relief Valves at Emerson, based in Houston, Texas.
Company
Matt Cort is currently employed at Emerson, a global technology and engineering company. Based in the Houston, Texas area, he works within the company's Pressure Relief Valves segment. Emerson is known for its wide range of industrial solutions, including automation technologies and commercial and residential solutions.
Title
Matt Cort holds the position of Vice President, Marketing, Pressure Relief Valves at Emerson. In this capacity, he leads efforts related to global product management, strategic marketing, pricing, and industry functions for a business segment valued at $300 million.
Education and Expertise
Matt Cort completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, specializing in Finance, Management & Organizations, from 2010 to 2013. Prior to his MBA, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences & Economics from Northwestern University, where he studied from 2000 to 2004.
Professional Background
Matt Cort has diverse work experience in various industries. He began his professional journey at Brunswick Corporation, participating in the Financial Leadership Development Program from 2004 to 2006. He then moved to Navman Wireless, where he served as a Field Services Engineer in the Greater Chicago Area for seven years, from 2006 to 2013. Over time, Matt transitioned to a significant role at Emerson.
Achievements
During his tenure at Emerson, Matt Cort led the successful re-entry of the company into a new market segment for pressure relief valves. He also implemented new product development and cost reduction processes. Notably, he was one of the first legacy Emerson employees chosen to join the pressure relief valve business from Pentair’s former Valves & Controls unit, which was Emerson's largest acquisition at the time.