Norfolk Southern Corporation has announced the appointment of Lori J. Ryerkerk, former chairman, chief executive officer, and president of Celanese Corp., to its board of directors. Ryerkerk brings over three decades of global leadership experience in the energy, manufacturing, and chemical industries. Her appointment expands the Board to 14 members.

“Lori’s extensive experience leading global operations and managing complex supply chain systems is a highly complementary addition to our board,” said Mark George, president and chief executive officer of Norfolk Southern. “Her strong operational acumen and insights as a large rail customer will be tremendous assets as we continue establishing a disciplined and operationally led network to drive long-term growth and deliver exceptional service to our customers and the communities where we operate.”

Lori J. Ryerkerk

Claude Mongeau, chair of Norfolk Southern’s board, added: “Lori’s leadership as a public company CEO and her ability to foster a culture of high performance and top-notch execution align perfectly with Norfolk Southern’s strategic vision. Her insights will help us position Norfolk Southern as the premier choice to help our customers deliver for the American economy and grow year over year.”

Expressing her enthusiasm for the role, Ryerkerk stated, “Joining the Norfolk Southern board is an honour. Railroads are vital to the global economy, and I’m inspired by Norfolk Southern’s commitment to operational excellence, enhancing safety, and driving sustainable growth. I look forward to contributing to its continued success and delivering additional value to our stakeholders.”

Ryerkerk was identified through a national search conducted by Diversified Search Group and selected in consultation with Ancora Holdings. Her appointment follows the agreement between Norfolk Southern and Ancora Holdings, announced in November 2024, in which both parties committed to working together to identify an independent director for the Board.

About Lori J. Ryerkerk

Lori J. Ryerkerk is the former chairman, chief executive officer, and president of Celanese Corp., a Fortune 500 global chemical and specialty materials company. She joined Celanese in 2019 as CEO and became chairman in 2020, leading the company through significant growth, transformative acquisitions, and advancements in industry-leading safety performance.

With over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, Ryerkerk previously served as executive vice president of global manufacturing at Shell Downstream Inc., overseeing refineries and chemical operations worldwide. She has also held senior leadership positions at Hess Corp. and ExxonMobil, gaining extensive expertise in refining, chemicals, and global operations.

Ryerkerk holds a chemical engineering degree from Iowa State University and currently serves on the board of Eaton Corp., a leader in power management technologies. Her leadership in operations, safety, and sustainability further strengthens Norfolk Southern’s Board as the company continues to drive innovation and growth.

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29 January 2025