CSX shifts leadership roles as Munoz leaves for United

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor

CSX made a number of senior management changes, effective immediately, including the resignation of Oscar Munoz, who has been named president and chief executive of United Continental Holdings, Inc.

 

Clarence Gooden has been appointed to president, overseeing both operations and sales and marketing, from his previous position as executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer. Gooden has helped lead CSX’s growth and value pricing efforts. His career with CSX and its predecessor companies has provided him with more than 40 years of experience in operations and sales and marketing.

Fredrik Eliasson has been appointed to executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer from his previous position as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Eliasson has helped develop and lead strategic initiatives, particularly in efficiency and capital allocation. He joined the company in 1995.

Cindy Sanborn has been appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer of CSX Transportation, Inc., from her prior position as executive vice president-operations. Sanborn has helped lead the company’s operating performance and Service Excellence initiatives She joined CSX in 1987.

Frank Lonegro has been appointed to executive vice president and chief financial officer from his previous position as vice president-service design. Lonegro has helped shape and lead efficiency and capital strategies since he joined the company in 1999.

“I look forward to leading this dynamic team and have every confidence in our ability to deliver a compelling future for CSX. I plan to leverage this team’s leadership and tremendous skills in safety, customer service and efficiency as CSX executes its strategies to achieve ever-better levels of financial performance,” Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Ward said. “We sincerely congratulate Oscar on his appointment to United and the opportunity to lead another outstanding transportation company. We all thank him for 12 years of dedicated and successful service to CSX.”

 

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