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    Keith Creel

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd
    Board
    Since January 31, 2017
    Age
    56 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Jacksonville State University and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
    Tenure
    Joined CP in February 2013 as President and Chief Operating Officer, was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer on January 31, 2017, and later joined the CP Board of Directors in May 2015.

    Also at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd

    JC
    James Clements
    Executive Vice-President, Strategic Planning and Technology
    JE
    Jeffrey Ellis
    Executive Vice-President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary
    JB
    John Brooks
    Executive Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer

    About

    Keith Creel was born in 1968 and has built an impressive career in the railroad industry while maintaining a strong personal foundation shaped by military service as a commissioned officer and Persian Gulf War veteran. His early career began in 1992 at Burlington Northern Railway, and through several critical roles at Illinois Central Railroad and Canadian National Railway, he developed a reputation for operational excellence and leadership.

    Since joining CP in February 2013, his contributions have been pivotal in driving safety and operational improvements, earning industry accolades and recognition including multiple Railroader of the Year honors. His strategic promotions and leadership culminated in his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer on January 31, 2017, and later, as the first President and CEO of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited following the recent merger, he has overseen the integration of a vast network spanning Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

    Beyond his executive responsibilities, he is noted for championing safety initiatives, sustainable practices, and fostering a culture that emphasizes employee engagement and leadership development. His ongoing work driving efficiency and innovation continues to transform CP and its successor entity, marking him as a central figure in North American rail transportation.

    $CP Performance Under Keith Creel

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Canadian Pacific (CP) President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) February 2013 - January 31, 2017 Held prior to his appointment as CEO
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer 2010 - 2013 One of multiple roles held at CN
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) Executive Vice-President, Operations N/A
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) Senior Vice-President, Eastern Region N/A
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) Senior Vice-President, Western Region N/A
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) Vice-President, Prairie Division N/A
    Illinois Central Railroad Trainmaster; Director of Corridor Operations Before 1999 Held prior to the merger with CN
    Grand Trunk Western Railroad Superintendent; General Manager N/A
    Burlington Northern Railway Intermodal Ramp Manager 1992 Based in Birmingham, Alabama; start of his railroad career

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate Range
    Association of American Railroads Representative N/A