Alexandre Peixoto

Alexandre Peixoto is currently cybersecurity business director of Emerson’s process systems and solutions business. In this role since June 2021, Peixoto is responsible for sales and operations of cybersecurity solutions and services for the DeltaV system installed base. He actively provides consultation to customers and stakeholders across the organization to improve their cybersecurity posture while reducing the exposure to cyber-threats, hence increasing process uptime. 

Peixoto’s 23 years in the automation business include previous roles in engineering, sales, project execution, business management, product marketing and lifecycle services.  

Originally from Brazil, Peixoto has lived in Australia and Mexico before being transferred to Austin, Texas. He attained his electrical engineering degree from UNIFEI (Itajuba Federal University) with a major in automation & control. He earned his executive MBA degree from the Hankamer School of Business (Baylor University).