Scott Pilkington
About Scott Pilkington
Scott Pilkington is the Vice President of Human Resources for Measurement Solutions at Emerson, with extensive experience in human resources and a background in logistics and supply chain management.
Current Role at Emerson
Scott Pilkington is currently serving as Vice President of Human Resources for Measurement Solutions at Emerson in Shakopee, Minnesota. In this on-site role, he oversees human resources strategies and initiatives, ensuring they align with the company’s objectives within the Measurement Solutions division.
Previous Experience at Emerson
Before his current position, Scott Pilkington was the Vice President of Human Resources for Discrete Automation at Emerson from 2019 to 2023, based in Florham Park, NJ. Prior to that, he held the role of Vice President of Human Resources in the Greater Chicago Area from 2017 to 2019. His responsibilities involved implementing HR strategies and managing human resources operations to support organizational goals.
Early Career and MBA Consulting Projects
Scott Pilkington worked on MBA consulting projects for Emerson and Monsanto in 2011, spending three months in each company in the Greater St. Louis Area. These projects provided him with valuable insights into corporate operations and strategic consulting. Additionally, he served as an Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach at Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School for three months in 2011 to 2012.
Experience at Kimberly-Clark
Scott Pilkington's early professional background includes roles at Kimberly-Clark in Neenah, Wisconsin. He worked as a Scheduling Planner II from 2010 to 2011 and as a Finishing Supply Planner I from 2008 to 2010. These roles gave him hands-on experience in planning and supply chain management, which complemented his academic background.
Educational Background
Scott Pilkington holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Saint Louis University, completed in 2012. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Logistics from the University of Tennessee, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. His educational foundation has been instrumental in shaping his career in human resources and logistics.