(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, January 31, 2017)
CALGARY, Alberta — Canadian Pacific Railway Limited today announced that Keith Creel has assumed his new role as president and chief executive officer, becoming the 17th person to lead the company since 1881.
“I am humbled, honored and blessed to be leading CP,” Creel said. “I look forward to working closely with employees, customers, shareholders, government and community leaders, and other key stakeholders as we continue to build the iconic CP brand — a brand built on service, safety and doing what we say we will do.”
Creel was appointed president and chief operating officer in February, 2013 and joined the CP Board of Directors in May of 2015. Creel previously served as the executive vice president and chief operating officer of Canadian National Railway Company.