Rail freight veteran Tracy Robinson changes track to be CN president and CEO

Photo: TC Energy

Canadian National (CN) has appointed Tracy Robinson (above) as its new president and CEO to replace Jean-Jacques (JJ) Ruest, who is set to retire.

She will take up her new post on 28 February, while Mr Ruest will remain at CN in an advisory role until 31 March.

Ms Robinson joins CN from Canadian energy firm TC Energy, but is rail freight veteran, having spent almost three decades at rival operator Canadian Pacific.

“This is a transformational period at CN, and I couldn’t ...