A COO in waiting
CN has appointed Remi G. Lalonde as executive VP and special advisor to the CEO in anticipation of his transition to the role of the company’s chief commercial officer (CCO) later in the year.
As a former CEO, CFO and SVP at a prominent forest products company, Lalonde has led teams, executed strategy, managed regulatory matters, engaged with Indigenous communities and stakeholders, headed manufacturing operations, and worked with investors and suppliers.
"I am very pleased that Lalonde is joining the CN team, preparing to lead our commercial team. The role of CCO is of the utmost importance. With his track record, he will play an instrumental role in accelerating sustainable, profitable growth,’’ said Tracy Robinson, president and CEO at CN. (cj)