About

Richard Anderson is the independent Board Chair of Norfolk Southern, having joined the board in 2024. His executive leadership in transportation spans more than two decades, including service as President and CEO of Amtrak (2017-2020), CEO and Executive Chairman of Delta Air Lines (2007-2016), and CEO of Northwest Airlines (2001-2004). He chairs the Executive Committee and also serves on the Audit and Finance and Compensation and Talent Management Committees.

Roles

Norfolk Southern Corp.
Independent Director; Board Chair · Current role
2024–present
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman
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UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer, Ingenix; EVP and President, Commercial Services and Optum Health
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Northwest Airlines Corporation
Chief Executive Officer
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External Roles

Cargill, Inc.
Director
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Also at Norfolk Southern Corp.

Colleague
William Clyburn, Jr.
Independent Director
Colleague
Philip S. Davidson
Independent Director
Colleague
Francesca A. DeBiase
Independent Director

Related

Company
Norfolk Southern Corp.
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Deal
Norfolk Southern Cincinnati Southern Railway Assets Cincinnati Oh Chattanooga Tn 337 Miles 2024
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Deal
Norfolk Southern Conrail Consolidated Rail 1999
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