(CPR issued the following news release on November 17.)
CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway today announced that Ed Dodge, Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, is retiring from the company, effective March 2004, after 35 years of service. Mr. Dodge has had a distinguished career with CPR having held executive positions in a broad range of operations and marketing and sales areas within the company in both Canada and the United States.
Rob Ritchie, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “Ed Dodge has brought integrity, energy and the relentless pursuit of improved safety and productivity throughout the company, with outstanding results. He has made a significant contribution to CPR’s success as one of North America’s most innovative railways.”
Mr. Ritchie announced that Fred Green has been appointed Executive Vice- President, Operations and Marketing for CPR, effective January 1, 2004. Mr. Green will report to Mr. Ritchie.
Mr. Green has 25 years of experience with CPR and was most recently Senior Vice-President, Marketing and Sales. He has also held senior management positions in the operations area across the company’s network.
In making the announcement Mr. Ritchie said: “Fred Green has clearly shown his capacity for innovation and leadership in developing high performance teams under his direction. His appointment demonstrates the depth of proven experience that CPR has in its management team.”
Canadian Pacific Railway, recognized internationally for its scheduled railway operations, is a transcontinental carrier operating in Canada and the U.S. Its 14,000-mile rail network serves the principal centers of Canada, from Montreal to Vancouver, and the U.S. Northeast and Midwest regions. CPR feeds directly into America’s heartland from the East and West coasts. Alliances with other carriers extend its market reach throughout the U.S. and into Mexico. For more information, visit CPR’s website at www.cpr.ca.