Norfolk Southern Names Ann A. Adams Chief Human Resources Officer

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ATLANTA, Dec. 9, 2024 ~ Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has announced the appointment of Ann A. Adams as their new Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, Adams will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources and labor relations within the company. She will report directly to CEO Mark George.

Adams has been with Norfolk Southern since 2001, starting as a Manager in Human Resources. Throughout her tenure, she has taken on roles of increasing responsibility and gained valuable experience across various departments within the company. Most recently, she served as the Chief Transformation Officer, where she oversaw HR, Labor Relations, Corporate Communications, IT, and Sustainability. However, earlier this year, Norfolk Southern made the decision to separate these divisions and conduct a comprehensive search for new leadership roles.

As a result of her impressive track record and extensive knowledge of the organization, Adams was chosen to step into the role of CHRO. In this position, she will play a crucial role in driving engagement and promoting excellence within the company. CEO Mark George expressed his confidence in Adams' abilities by stating that "her strong skillset, organizational knowledge and vast experience make Annie the right partner as we focus on deepening engagement, promoting excellence and delivering even greater results."

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Adams' accomplishments at Norfolk Southern include successfully overseeing culture change initiatives, leading national rail labor negotiations, and playing a key role in the relocation and design of Norfolk Southern's headquarters. She also brings with her a wealth of board experience from serving on various boards such as Specialty Building Products and Midtown Improvement District.

Adams holds an undergraduate degree from Davidson College and both a master's degree and Ph.D. from Rice University. She also completed the General Management Program at Harvard Business School. Her impressive achievements have not gone unnoticed as she was named among Atlanta Business Chronicle's Women of Influence in 2022 and one of 10 Influential leaders for 2021 by Railway Age.

In addition to Adams' appointment, Norfolk Southern also announced the promotion of PC Bryant to Vice President Human Resources. Bryant joined the company in 2020 as Assistant Vice President Human Resources and has since led various initiatives such as organizational change, workforce planning, and performance management. Prior to joining Norfolk Southern, Bryant held roles in Human Resources at CSX, The Home Depot, and Intercontinental Hotels Group.

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Bryant holds a master's degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in industrial and organizational development and a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama in marketing. He is known for his collaborative leadership style and his ability to align HR strategy with enterprise goals while utilizing data and technology.

Adams expressed her excitement about working alongside her colleagues to continue building a great culture at Norfolk Southern. She also expressed her confidence in Bryant's abilities by stating that "PC is a collaborative leader who aligns HR strategy with enterprise goals and embraces data and technology to propel the work, all while staying grounded in what is most important – our people."

With these new appointments, Norfolk Southern is confident that they have assembled a strong executive leadership team that will drive the company's ongoing transformation and success.
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