Jean-Jacques Ruest confirmed as new CN president and CEO

Canadian National (CN) veteran Jean-Jacques Ruest (pictured above) has been appointed its president and chief executive.

“In JJ, we have the best. He brings vision, energy, and speed to the role. JJ brought the team together to tackle the operational and customer service challenges the company has faced since the fall of 2017,” said chairman Robert Pace.

Mr Ruest, 63, has been with the CN for 22 years, the last eight as executive vice-president and chief marketing officer. Since March he has served ...