'On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank JJ for his dedicated service to CN over 25 years and as CEO since 2018. He has provided the company and all of our stakeholders with strong and inspired leadership. JJ deferred discussions on his retirement plans in order to see the Company through the potential merger with KCS and closing of the transaction, and the introduction of the strategic plan announced on
'I have been honored to lead CN during my time as chief executive officer, and I am confident that the Company is well positioned to continue to thrive following my retirement. The strength of the Company's management team and Board allow me to announce my planned retirement knowing that the Company we have built will continue to prosper.'
JJ Ruest, President and Chief Executive Officer
The Board has appointed a CEO Search Committee consisting of the following Board members to conduct the global search and make recommendations to the full Board.
Chair of Search Committee and Chair of the
Retired Executive Vice-President, Operations,
Justin M. HowellSenior Investment Manager,Cascade Asset Management Co. , asset manager forCascade Investment, L.L.C.
Retired Chief Executive Officer,
The Hon.
Chair of theHuman Resources and Compensation Committee Retired Vice Chair,BMO Financial Group , and Former Clerk of thePrivy Council ,Government of Canada
The Search Committee is working with,
About CN
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