ATLANTA, Jan. 27,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation
(NYSE: NSC) has appointed Lori J.
Ryerkerk, former chairman, chief executive officer, and
president of Celanese Corp., to the Board of Directors (the
"Board"). Ryerkerk brings more than three decades of global
leadership experience in the energy, manufacturing, and chemical
industries. Her appointment expands the Board to 14 members.
"Lori's extensive experience leading global operations and
managing complex supply chain systems is a highly complementary
addition to our board," said Mark
George, president and chief executive officer of Norfolk
Southern. "Her strong operational acumen and insights as a large
rail customer will be tremendous assets as we continue establishing
a disciplined and operationally led network to drive long-term
growth and deliver exceptional service to our customers and the
communities where we operate."
Claude Mongeau, chair of
Norfolk Southern's board, added: "Lori's leadership as a public
company CEO and her ability to foster a culture of high performance
and top-notch execution align perfectly with Norfolk Southern's
strategic vision. Her insights will help us position Norfolk
Southern as the premiere choice to help our customers deliver for
the American economy and grow year over year."
"Joining the Norfolk Southern board is an honor," said
Lori J. Ryerkerk. "Railroads
are vital to the global economy, and I'm inspired by Norfolk
Southern's commitment to operational excellence, enhancing safety,
and driving sustainable growth. I look forward to contributing to
its continued success and delivering additional value to our
stakeholders."
Ryerkerk was identified through a national search conducted by
Diversified Search Group and selected in consultation with Ancora
Holdings. This appointment is made pursuant to the terms of
the agreement between Norfolk Southern Corporation and Ancora
Holdings that was announced in November
2024, in which the parties agreed to work together in
identifying an independent director to join the Board.
More about Lori J.
Ryerkerk
Lori J.
Ryerkerk is the former chairman, chief executive officer,
and president of Celanese Corp., a Fortune 500 global chemical and
specialty materials company based in Dallas, Texas. She joined Celanese in 2019 as
CEO and became chairman in 2020. Under her leadership, Celanese
achieved significant growth, completed transformative acquisitions,
and advanced its industry-leading safety performance.
Ryerkerk's expertise in the energy industry spans more than 30
years. She served as executive vice president of global
manufacturing at Shell Downstream Inc., overseeing operations at
refineries and chemical sites worldwide. Prior to Shell, she held
senior leadership roles at Hess Corp. and ExxonMobil, where she
gained extensive experience in refining, chemicals, and global
operations.
She holds a chemical engineering degree from Iowa State University and currently serves on the
board of Eaton Corp., a leader in power management technologies.
Her leadership and expertise in operations, safety, and
sustainability make her a valuable addition to Norfolk Southern's
board.
For more information about Norfolk Southern's board of directors
and corporate governance, visit NorfolkSouthern.com.
About Norfolk Southern
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern
Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely
moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today,
it operates a 22-state freight transportation network. Committed to
furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers
avoid approximately 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by
shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver approximately
7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods.
Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in
the eastern U.S. It serves a majority of the country's population
and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container
port on the Atlantic coast as well as major ports in the
Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes.
Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.
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