Norfolk Southern board of directors elects Richard Anderson as chair

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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has announced the unanimous appointment of Richard H. Anderson as the independent chair of its board of directors, effective immediately. Anderson, who joined NSC's board in May 2024, brings extensive leadership experience as former CEO of Delta Air Lines, President of Optum Health, CEO of Northwest Airlines, and President/CEO of Amtrak. He will also chair the Executive Committee and Strategy & Planning Committee. Additionally, Jack Huffard, co-founder of Tenable Holdings, has been appointed as chair of the Compensation and Talent Management Committee. The board will reduce its size to 12 members, with other committee chairs maintaining their current positions.

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• Appointment of highly experienced transportation and business executive Richard Anderson as board chair
• Board size optimization through reduction to 12 members for potentially more efficient decision-making
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ATLANTA, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation's (NYSE: NSC) Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Richard H. Anderson, the former CEO and Executive Chairman of Delta Air Lines, President of Optum Health, CEO of Northwest Airlines, and most recently President and CEO of Amtrak, as the independent chair of the board, effective immediately. Anderson has served on Norfolk Southern's board since May of 2024.

Anderson will also serve as chair of the Executive Committee and the Strategy & Planning Committee.

In addition, Jack Huffard, co-founder and director of Tenable Holdings, Inc., has been appointed as chair of the Compensation and Talent Management Committee. These appointments are also effective immediately.

The board has agreed to reduce its size to 12 members and remaining committee chairs will continue in their existing positions.

"Since the very beginning of his time on our board, Richard has contributed deep, experience-based business insight and a collaborative style that has helped drive cohesion among the newly-constituted Board," said Mark George, President and CEO of Norfolk Southern. "I look forward to working with him in this new capacity as we continue to build on Norfolk Southern's strong momentum, advance our strategic priorities, and deliver long-term value for our shareholders, customers, and employees."

Anderson said, "During my year on the board, I've seen firsthand how the Norfolk Southern team has propelled the company forward — delivering strong performance for stakeholders and becoming an even safer, more efficient railroad. Alongside the management team and dedicated employees, the board remains focused on delivering value for all our stakeholders."

More about Richard H. Anderson is available at norfolksouthern.investornewsroom.com

About Norfolk Southern 
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a 22-state freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid approximately 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver approximately 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S. It serves a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as major ports across the Gulf Coast and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

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SOURCE Norfolk Southern Corporation

FAQ

Who is the new chairman of Norfolk Southern (NSC)?

Richard H. Anderson, former CEO of Delta Air Lines and Amtrak, has been appointed as the independent chair of Norfolk Southern's board of directors

What is Richard Anderson's experience before joining Norfolk Southern?

Anderson previously served as CEO and Executive Chairman of Delta Air Lines, President of Optum Health, CEO of Northwest Airlines, and President/CEO of Amtrak

When did Richard Anderson join Norfolk Southern's board?

Richard Anderson has served on Norfolk Southern's board since May 2024

What changes were made to Norfolk Southern's board structure?

The board will reduce its size to 12 members, with Richard Anderson as chair and Jack Huffard appointed as chair of the Compensation and Talent Management Committee

What committees will Richard Anderson chair at Norfolk Southern?

Anderson will serve as chair of both the Executive Committee and the Strategy & Planning Committee