Claude Mongeau resigns as chair of Norfolk Southern Board

Core Points - Norfolk Southern Corporation's Chairman Claude Mongeau has resigned for personal reasons, with a new chair to be elected at the next board meeting later this month [1] - Mongeau has been recognized for his leadership over the past six years, particularly for his role in integrating the new board and strengthening the company [2] - Mongeau served as an independent director since September 2019 and was elected chair in May 2024, previously holding significant positions at Canadian National Railway [2] Company Overview - Norfolk Southern has been operational since 1827, providing freight transportation across a 22-state network [3] - The company is committed to sustainability, helping customers avoid approximately 15 million tons of carbon emissions annually by utilizing rail transport [3] - Norfolk Southern delivers around 7 million carloads each year, serving a wide range of industries and maintaining the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S. [3]