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GATX Corporation Announces Appointment of Senior Vice President, International

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GATX (NYSE: GATX), a global leader in transportation asset leasing, has appointed Christopher LaHurd as senior vice president, international. LaHurd will focus on developing and implementing strategic initiatives to capitalize on growth opportunities in the European rail market. He will work closely with Johann Feindert, CEO of GATX Rail Europe, to drive momentum in their European railcar leasing and maintenance platform, which has a fleet approaching 30,000 wagons.

LaHurd, who joined GATX in 2008, has served in various finance and business development roles, most recently as vice president of international business development. This appointment aligns with GATX's mission to provide innovative, unparalleled service in transporting goods safely and sustainably while supporting employee and community well-being.

GATX (NYSE: GATX), un leader mondiale nel leasing di beni per il trasporto, ha nominato Christopher LaHurd come vicepresidente senior, internazionale. LaHurd si concentrerà sullo sviluppo e sull'implementazione di iniziative strategiche per sfruttare le opportunità di crescita nel mercato ferroviario europeo. Lavorerà a stretto contatto con Johann Feindert, CEO di GATX Rail Europe, per spingere l'azione nella loro piattaforma di leasing e manutenzione di carrozze ferroviarie europee, che conta una flotta che si avvicina a 30.000 vagoni.

LaHurd, che è entrato in GATX nel 2008, ha ricoperto vari ruoli nella finanza e nello sviluppo commerciale, più recentemente come vicepresidente dello sviluppo commerciale internazionale. Questa nomina è in linea con la missione di GATX di fornire un servizio innovativo e senza pari nel trasporto di merci in modo sicuro e sostenibile, supportando al contempo il benessere dei dipendenti e della comunità.

GATX (NYSE: GATX), un líder global en el arrendamiento de activos de transporte, ha nombrado a Christopher LaHurd como vicepresidente senior, internacional. LaHurd se enfocará en desarrollar e implementar iniciativas estratégicas para capitalizar las oportunidades de crecimiento en el mercado ferroviario europeo. Trabajará en estrecha colaboración con Johann Feindert, CEO de GATX Rail Europe, para impulsar el impulso en su plataforma de arrendamiento y mantenimiento de vagones ferroviarios europeos, que tiene una flota que se acerca a 30,000 vagones.

LaHurd, que se unió a GATX en 2008, ha ocupado varios roles en finanzas y desarrollo comercial, siendo el más reciente vicepresidente de desarrollo de negocios internacionales. Este nombramiento está alineado con la misión de GATX de proporcionar un servicio innovador y sin igual en el transporte seguro y sostenible de mercancías, al mismo tiempo que apoya el bienestar de los empleados y la comunidad.

GATX(NYSE: GATX), 글로벌 운송 자산 임대 분야의 선두주자는 크리스토퍼 라허드를 국제 부사장으로 임명했습니다. 라허드는 유럽 철도 시장의 성장 기회를 활용하기 위한 전략적 이니셔티브를 개발하고 구현하는 데 집중할 것입니다. 그는 GATX Rail Europe의 CEO인 요한 핀더트와 긴밀히 협력하여 30,000 대의 화물차에 가까운 플릿을 보유한 유럽의 화물차 임대 및 유지 관리 플랫폼에서 모멘텀을 추진할 것입니다.

라허드는 2008년에 GATX에 합류했으며, 최근에는 국제 비즈니스 개발 부사장으로서 재무 및 비즈니스 개발 분야에서 다양한 역할을 수행해왔습니다. 이번 임명은 안전하고 지속 가능한 방식으로 상품을 운송하면서 직원과 지역 사회의 복지를 지원하는 GATX의 목표에 부합합니다.

GATX (NYSE: GATX), un leader mondial dans le leasing d'actifs de transport, a nommé Christopher LaHurd au poste de vice-président senior, international. LaHurd se concentrera sur le développement et la mise en œuvre d'initiatives stratégiques pour tirer parti des opportunités de croissance sur le marché ferroviaire européen. Il travaillera en étroite collaboration avec Johann Feindert, PDG de GATX Rail Europe, pour dynamiser leur plateforme de leasing et d'entretien de wagons ferroviaires européens, qui possède une flotte approchant 30 000 wagons.

LaHurd, qui a rejoint GATX en 2008, a occupé divers postes dans les domaines de la finance et du développement commercial, le plus récemment en tant que vice-président du développement commercial international. Cette nomination s'aligne sur la mission de GATX de fournir un service innovant et sans égal pour le transport de marchandises de manière sûre et durable, tout en soutenant le bien-être des employés et de la communauté.

GATX (NYSE: GATX), ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen im Leasing von Verkehrsmitteln, hat Christopher LaHurd zum Senior Vice President, International ernannt. LaHurd wird sich darauf konzentrieren, strategische Initiativen zu entwickeln und umzusetzen, um Wachstumschancen im europäischen Eisenbahnmarkt zu nutzen. Er wird eng mit Johann Feindert, CEO von GATX Rail Europe, zusammenarbeiten, um Schwung in ihrer europäischen Plattform für Leasing und Wartung von Güterwagen zu bringen, deren Flotte sich nahezu auf 30.000 Waggons beläuft.

LaHurd, der 2008 zu GATX kam, hatte verschiedene Positionen im Bereich Finanzen und Geschäftsentwicklung inne, zuletzt als Vice President für internationale Geschäftsentwicklung. Diese Ernennung entspricht der Mission von GATX, einen innovativen und unübertroffenen Service für den sicheren und nachhaltigen Transport von Waren zu bieten und gleichzeitig das Wohlbefinden der Mitarbeiter und der Gemeinschaft zu unterstützen.

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  • Appointment of experienced internal candidate as SVP, International
  • Focus on capitalizing growth opportunities in European rail market
  • Strong European railcar leasing platform with fleet of nearly 30,000 wagons
  • Consistent quarterly dividend payments since 1919
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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX), the leading global lessor of transportation assets, today announced that Christopher LaHurd has been appointed senior vice president, international, effective immediately. In this role, Mr. LaHurd will focus on developing and implementing strategic and operational initiatives that position GATX to fully capitalize on the attractive growth opportunities in the European rail market.

“I am pleased to announce Chris’ promotion,” said Robert C. Lyons, president and chief executive officer of GATX Corporation. “Chris has a proven track record managing various aspects of our international businesses during his tenure at GATX. With his extensive knowledge of the Company and wide-ranging experience with our global operations, Chris is well-suited for this important role.” Mr. Lyons added, “Under the direction of Johann Feindert, chief executive officer of GATX Rail Europe, we have built a leading railcar leasing and maintenance platform across Europe, with a fleet approaching 30,000 wagons. Chris will work with Johann and the GATX Rail Europe team to ensure that they continue driving this positive momentum.”

Mr. LaHurd joined GATX Corporation in 2008 and has served in a number of finance and business development roles over the years. Most recently, he was vice president, international business development. Mr. LaHurd received his Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from The University of Akron and his Masters of Business Administration from The University of Michigan.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX), we empower our customers to propel the world forward. GATX leases transportation assets including railcars, aircraft spare engines and tank containers to customers worldwide. Our mission is to provide innovative, unparalleled service that enables our customers to transport what matters safely and sustainably while championing the well-being of our employees and communities. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois since its founding in 1898, GATX has paid a quarterly dividend, uninterrupted, since 1919.

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Investors and others should note that GATX routinely announces material information to investors and the marketplace using SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls, webcasts and the GATX Investor Relations website. While not all of the information that the Company posts to the GATX Investor Relations website is of a material nature, some information could be deemed to be material. Accordingly, the Company encourages investors, the media and others interested in GATX to review the information that it shares on www.gatx.com under the “Investors” tab.

GATX Corporation

Shari Hellerman

Senior Director

Investor Relations, ESG, and External Communications

312-621-4285

shari.hellerman@gatx.com

Source: GATX Corporation

FAQ

Who is Christopher LaHurd and what is his new role at GATX?

Christopher LaHurd has been appointed as senior vice president, international at GATX In this role, he will focus on developing and implementing strategic initiatives to capitalize on growth opportunities in the European rail market.

What is the size of GATX's European railcar fleet?

GATX's European railcar leasing and maintenance platform has a fleet approaching 30,000 wagons.

How long has GATX (NYSE: GATX) been paying dividends?

GATX has been paying a quarterly dividend, uninterrupted, since 1919.

What is GATX 's main business?

GATX is a leading global lessor of transportation assets, including railcars, aircraft spare engines, and tank containers to customers worldwide.

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