Our CEO and COO candidates are proven leaders with operational and railroad industry expertise necessary to move Norfolk Southern forward.
Mr. Barber has a track record of growth and significant experience in operations, supply chain, strategic planning, employee relations and risk management from his 35-year career as a leader in the shipping and logistics industry.
Has a clear vision for the team, operating plan and growth needed to turn around Norfolk Southern.
Previously served as the COO of UPS, one of the country’s largest railroad customers and a $125 billion market value parcel carrier with a global network that generates more than $90 billion in sales annually.
During his 35-year career at UPS, Mr. Barber held key leadership positions in UPS’ Domestic and International business units, as well as in Supply Chain Solutions.
Mr. Barber is credited with leading much of UPS' growth, including in both mature and emerging international markets.
Has reached scores of effective labor agreements through constructive negotiations, while overseeing lauded safety initiatives in both the Ground network and the UPS airline.
Current member of the board of directors of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHRW), a major logistics company, where he serves on the Audit Committee.
Current member of the board of directors of U.S. Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD), a major food distributor, where he serves on the Compensation and Human Capital Committee.
If elected, our slate intends to make every effort to expeditiously appoint Mr. Barber as CEO.
Mr. Boychuk’s industry background and scheduled railroading expertise make him the ideal partner for proposed CEO Jim Barber, representing an operational dream team with vast transportation network experience.
A lifelong railroader with the safety record and scheduled railroading acumen needed to help turn around Norfolk Southern.
Previously served as the Executive Vice President of Operations at CSX, where he led a variety of operational initiatives during a period in which the railroad improved performance across all operating metrics and unlocked significant value for shareholders.
Mr. Boychuk, who worked directly with industry legend Hunter Harrison, also helped CSX amass a strong safety record and reduce burdens on rail workers.
Upon his departure from CSX in 2023, the company publicly thanked Mr. Boychuk for “his role in the implementation of scheduled railroading.”
Previously, Mr. Boychuk spent nearly two decades at Canadian National, where he held operations roles of increasing responsibility and seniority.
If elected, our slate intends to make every effort to appoint Mr. Boychuk as COO as expeditiously as possible.
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