Norfolk Southern fires CEO for troublesome behavior
The Ohio derailment didn’t taint Alan Shaw’s CEO career, but a relationship with a colleague has brought it to an end. Shaw became Norfolk Southern’s (NSC) chief executive in May 2022 and has been with the company since 1994.
What to know about new Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George
New Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George, stepping into the spot vacated by Alan Shaw, who was terminated Wednesday, brings a background in finance to the role. George has been chief financial officer at Norfolk Southern since 2019, overseeing finance, investor relations, sourcing and corporate strategy, the company said.
New Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George prioritizes operational excellence
Norfolk Southern, which has struggled to maintain consistent and reliable service in recent years, will no longer tolerate mediocre operational performance, new CEO Mark George says. The post New Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George prioritizes operational excellence appeared first on FreightWaves.
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw out, CFO Mark George to take top job
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw is out effective immediately and will be replaced by finance chief Mark George.
New Norfolk Southern CEO Calls Last 18 Months ‘Brutal’
Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George says the railroad is ready for a fresh start after a painful 18-month period involving a derailment, an activist proxy fight and the ouster of his predecessor.
Norfolk Southern brass seek to reassure employees after sudden firing of CEO
ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern sought to reassure employees that the railroad is in good hands after this week’s firing of CEO Alan Shaw and Chief Legal Officer Nabanita Nag, who were engaged in a consensual relationship in violation of the company’s ethics policy.
New CEO Wants Norfolk to Move On After ‘Brutal’ 18 Months
George said he plans to draw on his experience with factory floor productivity and quality control strategies to improve Norfolk Southern’s operations.
Norfolk Southern’s new CEO hopes for end to ‘distractions’ of last 18 months
Former CEO Alan Shaw was fired for an alleged inappropriate relationship with another executive at the company. “We’ve been in the news for all the wrong reasons in the past week,” George said during a presentation at an investor conference Friday.
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Norfolk Southern dismisses CEO Alan Shaw, promotes Chief Financial Officer Mark George to president and chief executive
ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern today terminated the contracts of embattled CEO Alan Shaw and the railroad’s chief legal officer, ...
Norfolk Southern CEO change brings stability but governance questions linger, says analyst
Norfolk Southern Corp.’s decision to replace fired Chief Executive Alan Shaw with Mark George, the railroad operator’s ...
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Norfolk Southern Ousts CEO Alan Shaw Over Relationship With Employee, Mark George Steps Up as New Chief Executive
Norfolk Southern fires CEO Alan Shaw over a consensual relationship with a subordinate. Mark George steps in as the new CEO.
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Norfolk Southern fires CEO Alan Shaw for an inappropriate relationship with an employee
Norfolk Southern promoted Chief Financial Officer Mark George to be the railroad's next CEO. Shaw was leading Norfolk Southern in February 2023 when one of its trains derailed, spilled ...
Norfolk Southern Ousts CEO Alan Shaw, Citing Relationship With Chief Legal Officer
Shaw will be succeeded by Mark George, who since 2019 has served as the company’s financial chief.