CPKC mourns the passing of Patrick J. Ottensmeyer
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) mourns the passing of Patrick J. Ottensmeyer, former President and CEO of Kansas City Southern (KCS). Ottensmeyer served as KCS's final President and CEO from 2015 until April 14, 2023, when CP and KCS combined to form CPKC. His career at KCS included roles as Executive VP of Sales and Marketing (2008-2015) and Executive VP and CFO (2006-2008). Ottensmeyer also served as the U.S. Chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's U.S.-Mexico Economic Council from 2019 to 2023, playing a key role in the formation of the USMCA. He received numerous industry awards, including the North American Rail Shippers Association Edward R. Hamberger Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023 and was twice named Railway Age Railroader of the Year. CPKC will honor Ottensmeyer by lowering flags to half-mast across its network.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) esprime il suo profondo cordoglio per la scomparsa di Patrick J. Ottensmeyer, ex Presidente e CEO di Kansas City Southern (KCS). Ottensmeyer ha ricoperto il ruolo di ultimo Presidente e CEO di KCS dal 2015 fino al 14 aprile 2023, data in cui CP e KCS si sono uniti per formare CPKC. La sua carriera in KCS ha incluso ruoli come VP Esecutivo di Vendite e Marketing (2008-2015) e VP Esecutivo e CFO (2006-2008). Ottensmeyer ha anche ricoperto la carica di Presidente della Camera di Commercio degli Stati Uniti per il Consiglio Economico Stati Uniti-Messico dal 2019 al 2023, giocando un ruolo chiave nella creazione del USMCA. Ha ricevuto numerosi premi del settore, incluso il premio Edward R. Hamberger per il conseguimento della vita dall'Associazione delle Spedizioniere Ferroviarie Nordamericane nel 2023 ed è stato nominato due volte Ferroviere dell'Anno dalla Railway Age. CPKC onorerà Ottensmeyer abbassando le bandiere a mezz'asta in tutta la sua rete.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) llora el fallecimiento de Patrick J. Ottensmeyer, ex Presidente y CEO de Kansas City Southern (KCS). Ottensmeyer fue el último Presidente y CEO de KCS desde 2015 hasta el 14 de abril de 2023, cuando CP y KCS se unieron para formar CPKC. Su carrera en KCS incluyó cargos como VP Ejecutivo de Ventas y Marketing (2008-2015) y VP Ejecutivo y CFO (2006-2008). Ottensmeyer también fue Presidente de la Cámara de Comercio de Estados Unidos del Consejo Económico EE. UU.-México desde 2019 hasta 2023, desempeñando un papel clave en la formación del USMCA. Recibió numerosos premios de la industria, incluido el Premio Edward R. Hamberger por Logros de Toda una Vida de la Asociación de Cargadores Ferroviarios de América del Norte en 2023 y fue nombrado dos veces Ferrocarrilero del Año por Railway Age. CPKC honrará a Ottensmeyer poniéndose a media asta en toda su red.
캐나다 태평양 캔자스시티(CPKC) 패트릭 J. 오텐스마이어의 별세에 깊은 애도를 표합니다. 그는 캔자스시티 사우던(KCS)의 마지막 사장 겸 CEO로 2015년부터 2023년 4월 14일 CP와 KCS가 통합되어 CPKC가 될 때까지 재직했습니다. 오텐스마이어는 KCS에서 2008년부터 2015년까지 영업 및 마케팅 부사장, 2006년부터 2008년까지 CFO로 활동했습니다. 그는 또한 2019년부터 2023년까지 미국 상공회의소의 미국-멕시코 경제 위원회의 회장을 맡아 USMCA의 설립에 중요한 역할을 했습니다. 그는 2023년 북미 화물운송협회의 에드워드 R. 함버거 평생 공로상과 두 차례의 레일로드 오브 더 이어 상을 수상하는 등 수많은 산업 상을 받았습니다. CPKC는 그의 기념을 위해 네트워크 전역의 깃발을 반으로 내릴 것입니다.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) exprime ses plus sincères condoléances suite au décès de Patrick J. Ottensmeyer, ancien Président et CEO de Kansas City Southern (KCS). Ottensmeyer a été le dernier Président et CEO de KCS de 2015 jusqu'au 14 avril 2023, lorsque CP et KCS ont fusionné pour former CPKC. Sa carrière chez KCS a inclus des postes en tant que VP Exécutif des Ventes et du Marketing (2008-2015) et VP Exécutif et CFO (2006-2008). Ottensmeyer a également été président du Conseil économique États-Unis-Mexique de la Chambre de commerce des États-Unis de 2019 à 2023, jouant un rôle clé dans la formation de l'USMCA. Il a reçu de nombreux prix de l'industrie, y compris le prix Edward R. Hamberger pour l'ensemble de sa carrière de l'Association des expéditeurs ferroviaires d'Amérique du Nord en 2023, et a été nommé deux fois « Ferroviaire de l'année » par Railway Age. CPKC honorera Ottensmeyer en baissant les drapeaux à mi-mât sur l'ensemble de son réseau.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) trauert um Patrick J. Ottensmeyer, den ehemaligen Präsidenten und CEO der Kansas City Southern (KCS). Ottensmeyer war von 2015 bis zum 14. April 2023, als CP und KCS fusionierten, der letzte Präsident und CEO von KCS. Seine Karriere bei KCS umfasste Funktionen als Geschäftsführer für Vertrieb und Marketing (2008-2015) sowie als CFO von 2006 bis 2008. Ottensmeyer war auch von 2019 bis 2023 Vorsitzender des U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Mexico Economic Council und spielte eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Gründung des USMCA. Er erhielt zahlreiche Branchenpreise, darunter 2023 den Edward R. Hamberger Lifetime Achievement Award der North American Rail Shippers Association und wurde zweimal zum „Railroader of the Year“ von Railway Age gewählt. CPKC wird Ottensmeyer ehren, indem es die Flaggen über sein Netzwerk auf Halbmast setzt.
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"Pat's vision and leadership played a monumental role in the great history of Kansas City Southern as he helped reshape the railway industry," said Keith Creel, CPKC President and CEO. "We have lost a remarkable leader and a cherished friend. Pat's legacy lives on and can be seen in the work we do every day at CPKC. His contributions as a railroader and as a person will never be forgotten.
"We mourn his tragic passing and extend our deepest condolences to his fiancée Deanne, his entire family, many friends and former colleagues," Creel added.
Pat served as final President and CEO of Kansas City Southern from 2015 until April 14, 2023, upon the completion of the combination of Canadian Pacific and KCS that created CPKC.
From 2008 to 2015, he was Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at KCS and served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at the railroad from 2006 to 2008.
Pat also served as the
Among his many career recognitions, Pat received the North American Rail Shippers Association Edward R. Hamberger Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. He was a two-time Railway Age Railroader of the Year (2020 and 2022) and received Progressive Railroading's Railroad Innovator Award in 2019.
CPKC will honour Pat by lowering flags to half-mast across its network.
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