Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CPKC) has announced the appointment of Arturo Gutiérrez Hernández to its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2024. Mr. Gutiérrez, 58, is the current chief executive officer of Arca Continental, the second largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Gutiérrez served as deputy chief executive officer and held various positions within the company over the last 23 years, including chief operating officer, director for the Mexico Beverages Division, and leadership positions in Human Resources, Planning, and Legal. He holds a Law Degree from the Escuela Libre de Derecho and a Master’s Degree in Law from Harvard University.
Isabelle Courville, Chair of the Board at CPKC, expressed delight in welcoming Mr. Gutiérrez to the board and emphasized the value of his extensive experience, especially in Mexico. She highlighted his rich leadership and management background and the potential for his contributions to enhance the board's geographic diversity and foster a culture of learning and accountability.
CPKC, with its global headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Canada, is the first and only single-line transnational railway linking Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The company operates approximately 20,000 route miles and employs 20,000 railroaders. CPKC provides North American customers with unparalleled rail service and network reach to key markets across the continent.
The press release did not include specific financial metrics or comparisons to the previous period. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved -0.7%, and are now trading at a price of $86.64. For the full picture, make sure to review Canadian Pacific Kansas City's 8-K report.
