Norfolk Southern names Zampi, Morris to executive leadership team

Norfolk Southern Corp. yesterday announced Jason Zampi has been appointed executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, and Jason Morris has been named senior VP, chief legal officer and corporate secretary.

As CFO and treasurer, Zampi will oversee NS' financial departments and strategic planning. He has more than 28 years of finance and accounting expertise, including 13 years with NS where he has advanced through key roles in forecasting, budgeting and corporate accounting, company officials said in a press release.

Zampi has been an integral part of the NS finance function, providing critical support for the business partners and actionable analysis to guide strategic planning. Prior to joining NS, he was a senior manager with KPMG LLP.

"Jason is someone our entire executive team and board count on to provide critical financial insights that increase our success," said NS President and CEO Mark George. "His deep industry knowledge, coupled with his strategic leadership and commitment to operational excellence, makes him an invaluable asset as we continue to position Norfolk Southern for long-term growth."

As CLO and corporate secretary, Morris will oversee the company's legal, government relations, corporate secretary and compliance departments. He joined the NS legal department in 2010 and took on roles of increasing responsibility there before also serving in the operations and transformation divisions.

In 2022, Morris was appointed VP of law. Morris' previous experience includes a background in public service, including serving as a legislative director in the U.S. House of Representatives and as a logistics readiness officer in the Virginia Air National Guard.

"Jason Morris is a trusted advisor and natural leader with extensive experience in crisis and risk management, compliance, legal strategy, and public service," said George. "He has a unique ability to apply his military, government, and legal background to develop dynamic strategies, enhance system improvements and mitigate organizational risks.

The Zampi and Morris appointments come as the company shuffles its executive leadership following the termination of President and CEO Alan Shaw. Earlier this month, an NS board investigation determined that Shaw violated company policies by engaging in a consensual relationship with Nabanita Nag, the company's CLO at the time. Nag also was terminated. The board named George, then the company's EVP and CFO, as Shaw's successor.