NORFOLK, Va., March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern
Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced that Vanessa Allen Sutherland has been named
executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective
April 1, 2020.
"Vanessa is an invaluable contributor to NS, with important
responsibilities across a number of areas critical to our company's
success," said James A. Squires,
Norfolk Southern chairman, president and CEO. "Most recently,
Vanessa has been playing an integral role in helping NS navigate
the economic, political, and regulatory environment. We thank her
for her hard work and commitment to ensuring that our company
continues to deliver superior returns for investors, and
outstanding service to customers, while keeping our employees and
communities safe. On behalf of the entire NS team, I congratulate
Vanessa on her promotion to EVP."
Allen Sutherland joined Norfolk
Southern in 2018 as vice president law. She was promoted to senior
vice president government relations and chief legal officer in
2019. Recently, she has been focused on the NS government relations
team's ongoing work, building and strengthening relationships with
legislative, state, and local stakeholders in support of the
company's financial and legal obligations. During her tenure at NS,
she has helped lead a review of the company's safety program,
managed government relations initiatives, introduced automation at
multiple levels within the law team, and collaborated with industry
peers on matters related to short line railroads.
About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation's
premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway
Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22
states and the District of
Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern
United States, and provides
efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern is a
major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals,
agriculture, and metals and construction materials. In addition,
the railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the
East and is a principal carrier of coal, automobiles, and
automotive parts.
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