Claude Mongeau resigned as chairman of the U.S. railroad operator Norfolk Southern's board on Tuesday, citing personal reasons. Mongeau, who was appointed chairman in May last year and had been an independent director since 2019, previously served as president and CEO of Canadian National Railway and is currently a director at Cenovus Energy. The board plans to elect a new chair later this month.
Claude Mongeau resigns as chair of Norfolk Southern, citing personal reasons
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Claude Mongeau resigned as chairman of the U.S. railroad operator Norfolk Southern's board on Tuesday, citing personal reasons. Mongeau, who was appointed chairman in May last year and had been an independent director since 2019, previously served as president and CEO of Canadian National Railway and is currently a director at Cenovus Energy. The board plans to elect a new chair later this month.
- 1 Claude Mongeau joined Norfolk Southern board (2019)
- 2 Mongeau appointed chairman (May last year)
- 3 Mongeau resigned (Tuesday)
- 4 Norfolk Southern board to elect new chair (later this month)
- Norfolk Southern board will elect a new chair later this month
What: Claude Mongeau resigned as chairman of the board of Norfolk Southern.
When: Tuesday (resignation), May last year (appointed chairman), 2019 (joined board), 2010 to 2016 (served at CN Rail), later this month (new chair election).
Where: Norfolk Southern (company), Canadian National Railway (former company), Cenovus Energy (current directorship).
Why: Personal reasons (cited by Mongeau).
How: Mongeau submitted his resignation from the board.