Norfolk Southern EVP and CFO to retire 

Norfolk Southern Corporation’s, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Marta R. Stewart is set to retire.

NS has now initiated a comprehensive search to identify the company’s next chief financial officer and will consider both internal and external candidates with the assistance of an executive search firm. 

Norfolk Southern Chairman, President and CEO, James A. Squires said: “Marta has made significant contributions to NS over the course of her career, most recently as one of the architects of our strategic plan. Her intimate knowledge of the railroad business, engagement with stakeholders inside and outside the company, and relentless focus on driving shareholder value has positioned NS for continued success. On behalf of the board and management team, I thank Marta for her service and wish her the best in retirement. We look forward to Marta’s continued leadership as we conduct our CFO search and execute an orderly transition to her successor.”

Marta said: “I am very proud of the company’s accomplishments during my tenure and the progress we have made in implementing our strategic plan. I will miss working with a great leadership team and talented employees, and am confident NS is on track to achieve its objectives as it becomes an even stronger, more profitable railroad.”      

For more information visit www.nscorp.com

22nd May 2017