CN names Cory COO; Houle as CFO

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor

Luc Jobin, incoming president and chief executive officer of Canadian National has appointed Mike Cory as executive vice-president and chief operating officer and Ghislain Houle as executive vice-president and chief financial officer, effective July 1, 2016.

 

Cory joined CN in 1981, starting work at the Symington Yard Diesel Shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and rose through the operating ranks to hold his most recent position of senior vice president, western region, CN’s largest region.

Jobin said, “Mike is an innovative railroader who’s committed to safety and is a proven leader in delivering operational and service excellence. His strong knowledge of our franchise will help take CN operations to the next level of excellence.”

As part of the management transition, Jim Vena will retire as CN executive vice-president and chief operating officer on July 1.

“I want to thank Jim for his 39 years of leadership and commitment to CN,” said Jobin. “All of us wish Jim the very best in the years ahead.”

Houle joined CN in 1997 as chief of internal audit, has held a succession of increasingly senior financial positions and was most recently the company’s vice president and corporate comptroller.

Jobin, commenting on his successor as chief financial officer, said, “I have worked closely with Ghislain over the past seven years. He is a disciplined financial executive with a deep understanding of CN’s business and operations.”

 

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