CN names Drysdale interim chief commercial officer

CN yesterday announced that Janet Drysdale has assumed the role of chief commercial officer on an interim basis. She assumed the role following the departure of Remi Lalonde.

Drysdale is a seasoned and versatile leader with significant cross-functional experience having held executive positions at CN in investor relations, finance, corporate/business development, sustainability, and most recently, as chief stakeholder relations officer, CN officials said in a press release. She spent the first decade of her nearly 30-year career at CN in a variety of roles in sales and marketing. 

The appointment of a permanent CCO is a priority, as it is a critical executive position overseeing CN’s team responsible for sales and marketing, company officials said.

"Janet’s depth of experience in sales and marketing, steady hand and drive for results will provide strong leadership for the commercial team. I look forward to working closely with her as we accelerate the execution of our growth agenda," said CN President and CEO Tracy Robinson. "I thank Remi for his contributions to CN."