Norfolk Southern names Anil Bhatt chief information and digital officer
Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) has appointed Anil Bhatt as executive vice president and chief information and digital officer, effective August 19, 2024. Bhatt, a recognized technology leader, will report to President and CEO Alan Shaw. His role will focus on advancing the company's transformative, balanced strategy through technology and innovation.
Bhatt brings 28 years of experience in technology innovation and transformation, most recently serving as global chief information officer at Elevance Health. He will work closely with the executive team to enhance customer service, safety, operational productivity, and efficiency through technological solutions. Norfolk Southern's current tech initiatives include machine vision, AI-powered dispatch tools, and real-time data delivery to customers.
Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) ha nominato Anil Bhatt come vicepresidente esecutivo e chief information and digital officer, con effetto dal 19 agosto 2024. Bhatt, un leader riconosciuto nel settore tecnologico, riporterà al presidente e CEO Alan Shaw. Il suo ruolo si concentrerà sull'avanzamento della strategia equilibrata e trasformativa dell'azienda attraverso la tecnologia e l'innovazione.
Bhatt porta con sé 28 anni di esperienza nell'innovazione e trasformazione tecnologica, avendo recentemente ricoperto il ruolo di chief information officer globale presso Elevance Health. Collaborerà a stretto contatto con il team dirigenziale per migliorare il servizio clienti, la sicurezza, la produttività operativa e l’efficienza attraverso soluzioni tecnologiche. Le attuali iniziative tecnologiche di Norfolk Southern includono visione artificiale, strumenti di dispatch alimentati dall'IA e consegna di dati in tempo reale ai clienti.
Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) ha nombrado a Anil Bhatt como vicepresidente ejecutivo y director de información y digital, con efecto a partir del 19 de agosto de 2024. Bhatt, un líder tecnológico reconocido, reportará al presidente y CEO Alan Shaw. Su papel se enfocará en avanzar en la estrategia transformadora y equilibrada de la empresa a través de la tecnología y la innovación.
Bhatt aporta 28 años de experiencia en innovación y transformación tecnológica, habiendo servido más recientemente como director de información global en Elevance Health. Trabajará estrechamente con el equipo ejecutivo para mejorar el servicio al cliente, la seguridad, la productividad operativa y la eficiencia mediante soluciones tecnológicas. Las actuales iniciativas tecnológicas de Norfolk Southern incluyen visión por computadora, herramientas de despacho impulsadas por IA y entrega de datos en tiempo real a los clientes.
노퍽 서던(Norfolk Southern, NYSE: NSC)은 아닐 바트(Anil Bhatt)를 2024년 8월 19일부터 부사장 겸 최고 정보 디지털 책임자로 임명했습니다. 바트는 인정받는 기술 리더로, 알란 쇼(Alan Shaw) 사장 및 CEO에게 보고합니다. 그의 역할은 기술과 혁신을 통해 회사의 변혁적이고 균형 잡힌 전략을 발전시키는 데 초점을 맞출 것입니다.
바트는 최근 Elevance Health에서 글로벌 최고 정보 책임자로 재직하며 28년의 기술 혁신 및 전환 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 그는 기술 솔루션을 통해 고객 서비스, 안전, 운영 생산성 및 효율성을 향상시키기 위해 경영진과 밀접하게 협력할 것입니다. 노퍽 서던의 현재 기술 이니셔티브에는 머신 비전, AI 기반 발송 도구 및 고객에게 실시간 데이터 제공이 포함됩니다.
Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) a nommé Anil Bhatt au poste de vice-président exécutif et directeur de l'information et du numérique, à compter du 19 août 2024. Bhatt, un leader technologique reconnu, fera rapport au président et PDG Alan Shaw. Son rôle se concentrera sur l'avancement de la stratégie équilibrée et transformante de l'entreprise grâce à la technologie et à l'innovation.
Bhatt apporte 28 ans d'expérience en innovation et transformation technologique, ayant récemment servi comme directeur de l'information mondial chez Elevance Health. Il travaillera en étroite collaboration avec l'équipe de direction pour améliorer le service client, la sécurité, la productivité opérationnelle et l'efficacité grâce à des solutions technologiques. Les initiatives technologiques actuelles de Norfolk Southern comprennent la vision par machine, des outils de répartition alimentés par l'IA et la livraison de données en temps réel aux clients.
Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) hat Anil Bhatt zum Executive Vice President und Chief Information and Digital Officer ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 19. August 2024. Bhatt, ein anerkannter Technologieführer, wird an den Präsidenten und CEO Alan Shaw berichten. Sein Fokus wird darauf liegen, die transformative und ausgewogene Strategie des Unternehmens durch Technologie und Innovation voranzutreiben.
Bhatt bringt 28 Jahre Erfahrung in der technologischen Innovation und Transformation mit, wobei er zuletzt als globaler Chief Information Officer bei Elevance Health tätig war. Er wird eng mit dem Führungsteam zusammenarbeiten, um Kundenservice, Sicherheit, operative Produktivität und Effizienz durch technologische Lösungen zu verbessern. Die aktuellen Technologieinitiativen von Norfolk Southern umfassen Maschinenvision, KI-gestützte Dispatch-Tools und die Echtzeit-Datenlieferung an Kunden.
- Appointment of an experienced technology leader as chief information and digital officer
- Focus on enhancing customer service and operational efficiency through technology
- Implementation of advanced technologies like AI and machine vision for safety and operational excellence
- Potential for improved customer experience and enterprise growth through technological innovations
- None.
Norfolk Southern's focus on technology has advanced safety and operational excellence through industry-leading machine vision, AI-powered dispatch tools, and more. Customizable APIs, alongside tailor-made applications and railcar sensors deliver Norfolk Southern customers real-time data for greater visibility of shipments and logistics control.
"Anil has a successful track record and reputation for working across teams to deploy technology that will advance the execution of our balanced strategy of service, productivity and growth, with safety at its core," Shaw said. "Along with his technical expertise, Anil brings a leadership style that reflects our values, with demonstrated success as a collaborative leader who serves customers with excellence, nurtures a culture of innovation, and invests in the growth of the teams he leads and works alongside."
As a critical member of the executive team, Bhatt will partner with Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins on driving better technology solutions for customers to enhance service and build a platform for growth. He will also work closely with Chief Operating Officer John Orr on finding ways that technology can further safety, operational productivity, and efficiency.
Bhatt will join Norfolk Southern effective August 19. He joins the company from Elevance Health (formerly Anthem), a Fortune 25 healthcare company, where he most recently served as global chief information officer. His 28 years of technology innovation and transformation expertise also includes experience with IAC Inc. and Procter & Gamble. Throughout his career, Bhatt has consistently led pioneering technology initiatives to elevate the customer experience and support enterprise growth and efficiency, delivering billions of dollars in value. He also has expertise in technology stability, resiliency, cybersecurity, analytics, and more.
Anil graduated in Computer Science and Engineering from BSF Institute of Technology & Science. He is a sponsor of Women in Technology and Kids who Code. He was recognized as one of the 2022 Forbes Top 100 Chief Information Officers and winner of 2023 Super Global ORBIE award that recognizes the country's top CIOs. He and his spouse, Ritu, are looking forward to relocating to
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