Zach Blum
About Zach Blum
Zach Blum is the Director of Product Management at Emerson in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, with a background in chemical engineering and corporate strategy.
Current Role at Emerson
Zach Blum holds the position of Director of Product Management at Emerson, where he is responsible for overseeing global portfolio and marketing strategy for the company's Liquid Analysis, Combustion Gas Analysis, and Flame & Gas Detection product lines. He operates from Emerson's offices in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. His role leverages his experience in both chemical engineering and corporate strategy, blending technical and business expertise to drive product innovation and market presence.
Previous Roles at Emerson
Before becoming the Director of Product Management, Zach Blum served as Senior Global Product Manager at Emerson for 3 years (2020-2023) and as Strategic Planning Manager for 2 years (2018-2020) in Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In these roles, he was involved in strategic planning and global product management, using his background in research and development coupled with corporate strategy to enhance the company's market position and product offerings.
Experience at Dow
Prior to his tenure at Emerson, Zach Blum worked at Dow in various engineering roles. He served as Lead Research & Development Engineer (2017-2018) and Process Engineer (2014-2017) in Midland, MI. Additionally, he held the position of Associate Process Engineer from 2013 to 2014. During his time at Dow, Zach developed a strong technical foundation in chemical engineering, focusing on both research and development as well as process improvement.
Educational Background
Zach Blum earned an MBA in Corporate Strategy & Finance from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (2016-2018). He also holds Bachelor's Degrees in both Chemical Engineering and Chemistry from the University of Minnesota (2009-2013). His academic background provided him with a dual foundation in both technical expertise and strategic business management, which has been integral to his career progression.
Expertise in Product and Strategic Management
With over 5 years of experience in strategic planning and global product management, Zach Blum has demonstrated a capability to transition from technical roles to strategic and managerial positions. His expertise includes extensive experience in product management, strategic planning, and global portfolio management, contributing to his ability to lead product innovation and market strategy at Emerson.