CSX Corporation (CSX, Financial) has announced a significant leadership transition with the retirement of Nathan D. Goldman, the company's Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary. Mr. Goldman, aged 67, will retire effective January 1, 2025, after a distinguished 21-year tenure with the company. His leadership has been instrumental in guiding the company through transformative phases, including the transition of three Chief Executive Officers over the past eight years.
In a planned succession process, CSX Corporation has promoted Michael S. Burns to the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary, effective January 2, 2025. Mr. Burns, aged 49, has been with CSX since 2006, advancing through various roles of increasing responsibility. He previously served as Vice President, General Counsel, and Assistant Corporate Secretary, where he focused on employment and benefits law, and later took on broader responsibilities including risk management and environmental and hazmat oversight.
Mr. Burns holds a bachelor's degree from Wabash College and a Juris Doctor from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Prior to joining CSX, he practiced labor and employment law at a leading Indiana firm.
This leadership transition marks a new chapter for CSX Corporation as it continues to evolve and adapt to the dynamic business environment. Investors and stakeholders will be keenly observing how these changes impact the company's strategic direction and operational efficiency.
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