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Keith Creel

President and Chief Executive Officer at CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY LTD/CN
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/CN

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