NORFOLK, Va., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk
Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced organizational
changes within its Finance Division.
"As we continue to implement our strategic plan and push toward
a 60% operating ratio, we are enhancing our finance organization to
drive improved performance across our business," said Norfolk
Southern Chief Financial Officer Mark
George.
Jason Zampi will become vice
president of financial planning and analysis, a new department
within the company's Finance Division. Zampi currently is vice
president and controller. He has been with Norfolk Southern for
nine years, serving in leadership roles with finance, treasury, and
accounting. Prior to joining Norfolk Southern, he was a senior
manager with KPMG LLP.
"This new financial planning and analysis team will strengthen
our capabilities for rigorous analysis, robust metrics, and
systematic competitive benchmarking," said George. "It will be an
important contributor to our continuing effort to manage our assets
well and control our costs."
Clyde "Jake" Allison Jr. will become vice president and
controller, with responsibility for all accounting functions.
Allison currently serves as vice president and treasurer. He has
been with the company for 26 years, with roles of increasing
responsibility in audit and compliance, material management,
accounting, and treasury. He began his career as a manager with
KPMG LLP.
Chris Neikirk will become vice
president of treasury and investor relations. Neikirk currently is
assistant vice president finance, cost, and treasury. He has been
with the company for 26 years, progressing through roles in
marketing, energy and properties, finance, treasury, and the
chairman's office. Pete Sharbel,
current director investor relations, will report to Neikirk in this
new role.
"Norfolk Southern is fortunate to have talented, experienced
leaders like Jason, Jake, and Chris to help lead our company during
this critical time of transformation," said George.
Zampi, Allison, and Neikirk will report to George. The changes
become effective June 1,
2020.
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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