CSX names Wall VP of labor relations

CSX has appointed Jeffrey Wall vice president of labor relations.

Wall will be responsible for overall labor strategy and working with unions that represent nearly 17,000 CSX employees. He has more than 20 years of labor relations and negotiating experience, CSX officials said in a press release.

Most recently, Wall was a partner at FordHarrison LLP in Washington, D.C., where he represented major airlines and other carriers. Previously, he was VP of labor relations at United Airlines and served in labor-focused leadership positions at United Continental Holdings and Continental Airlines.

At CSX, Wall will report to Diana Sorfleet, executive VP and chief administrative officer.

"Jeff is a proven leader whose knowledge of the broader transportation industry will be a tremendous asset to CSX," said Sorfleet. "He understands the vital importance of safe and efficient operations in the rail industry and respects the contributions of the union-represented employees who provide exceptional service to our customers."