OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific today
named Rahul Jalali as the company's
chief information officer, effective Nov.
2.
Jalali will lead the development, implementation and operation
of Union Pacific's information and telecommunications technologies.
He will report to Lance Fritz, Union
Pacific chairman, president and chief executive officer.
"Union Pacific is committed to investing in technology that
improves our service, enhances efficiency and makes us easier to do
business with," Fritz said. "Rahul's leadership and expertise will
guide our industry-best IT team's efforts to drive innovative
technologies that optimize our customers' supply chains."
Jalali served 23 years with Walmart Inc., most recently as vice
president of Walmart International. During his tenure, he led IT
organizations for multibillion dollar revenue business units with
globally dispersed teams to increase revenue margin while improving
operational efficiency.
Union Pacific also announced Jon
Panzer, who served as interim chief information officer, has
been named senior vice president, Strategic Planning, reporting
directly to Fritz. Panzer is responsible for facilitating,
implementing and overseeing Union Pacific's strategic agenda.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers
the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable
and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company
connects its customers and communities to the global economy.
Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move
freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More
information about Union Pacific is available at www.up.com.
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SOURCE Union Pacific Corporation