Norfolk Southern announces two Marketing leadership roles

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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced the creation of two vice president positions in its Marketing division, effective April 2. Yannik Thomas will become Vice President of Intermodal and Automotive Operations, while Stefan Loeb will serve as Vice President of First and Final Mile Markets. Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins emphasized the importance of these appointments in enhancing growth and customer service. Thomas previously held the role of Assistant Vice President Financial Planning and Analysis, and Loeb joins from Watco, where he was Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.

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• Addition of two vice president roles to strengthen marketing leadership.
• Yannik Thomas's promotion from within enhances internal growth.
• Stefan Loeb's experience at Watco brings new insights to Norfolk Southern.

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Vice president positions advance long-term strategy, growth capacity

ATLANTA, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced the addition of two vice president positions within its Marketing division. Beginning April 2, Yannik Thomas will serve as Vice President Intermodal and Automotive Operations, while Stefan Loeb will assume the role of Vice President First and Final Mile Markets.

"At Norfolk Southern, our goal is to safely deliver profitable and industry-leading growth as a customer-centric, operations-driven service organization," said Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins. "With that growth in mind, I'm pleased to welcome these two proven leaders to our talented team."

Thomas and Loeb will report to Elkins, joining the company's current Marketing leadership alongside Vice President Industrial Products Leggett Kitchin, Vice President Intermodal and Automotive Marketing Shawn Tureman, and Vice President Business Development and Real Estate Kathleen Smith.

"They each bring unique and valuable skillsets to an outstanding group," Elkins added. "By adding their growth-oriented leadership, we can fully leverage the great work happening across our Intermodal and Automotive and Industrial Products franchises to grow business even further. Together, we'll safely and reliably execute our ambitious intermodal strategy, capturing a greater market share of flexible freight, and innovate first- and last-mile solutions that expand our service beyond the railhead."

Thomas will move to the position from within the company, previously serving as Norfolk Southern's Assistant Vice President Financial Planning and Analysis since 2020. The focus of his new role will be delivering a high-quality customer experience, efficient and proactive management of terminal and equipment services, development and implementation of system design engineering solutions and alignment with enterprise commercial and operating strategies. 

Loeb comes to Norfolk Southern from Watco — a single-source transportation and supply chain services company owning and operating a diverse network of short line railroads, terminals, and ports — where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. His new role prioritizes innovation around first- and final-mile products and processes key to short and long-term development.

About Norfolk Southern
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

 

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SOURCE Norfolk Southern Corporation

FAQ

What new positions were announced by Norfolk Southern on March 23, 2023?

Norfolk Southern announced the addition of two vice president positions in its Marketing division: Yannik Thomas as Vice President Intermodal and Automotive Operations and Stefan Loeb as Vice President First and Final Mile Markets.

Who is Yannik Thomas and what will his role be at Norfolk Southern?

Yannik Thomas will be Vice President Intermodal and Automotive Operations, focusing on customer experience and efficient management of terminal services.

What expertise does Stefan Loeb bring to Norfolk Southern?

Stefan Loeb comes from Watco, where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, bringing valuable experience in transportation and supply chain.

When do the new vice president roles at Norfolk Southern take effect?

The new vice president roles will take effect on April 2, 2023.

How does Norfolk Southern plan to enhance its marketing strategy?

Norfolk Southern aims to leverage the new leadership to grow its Intermodal and Automotive franchises and innovate in first- and last-mile solutions.