OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific today
announced Beth Whited was appointed
executive vice president – Sustainability and Strategy by the Board
of Directors, effective immediately.
In her new role, Whited will help develop and implement Union
Pacific's strategic vision as it strives to become the nation's No.
1 supply chain logistics provider and oversee its sustainability
initiatives, guiding the railroad's efforts to reach net zero by
2050. She will continue to lead the company's human resources
organization, pioneering efforts to provide a world-class employee
experience.
"Beth's vast railroad experience makes her the perfect person to
lead Union Pacific in these critical areas," said Lance Fritz, chairman, president and chief
executive officer. "Under her leadership, Union Pacific set its
science-based targets, and launched award-winning DE&I programs
and employee benefits. She'll now be a critical partner for me in
our strategy discussions, decisions and implementations."
Whited has served as executive vice president and chief human
resource officer since 2018 and has been responsible for Union
Pacific's human resources and labor relations functions, as well as
the company's employee engagement culture initiatives.
Since joining Union Pacific in 1987, Whited has held several
positions, including executive vice president and chief marketing
officer, as well as executive roles in Strategic Planning, Investor
Relations, Finance, and Marketing and Sales, including president of
the railroad's National Customer Service Center and president of
former subsidiary Union Pacific Distribution Services.
Whited is a member of the Humanities Nebraska Board, Lauritzen
Gardens Board, Omaha Symphony Board and the Heartland Workforce
Solutions Board. She was a founding member and former president of
Union Pacific's LEAD (Lead, Educate, Achieve, Develop) women's
initiative.
She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business
Administration from the University of
Iowa.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP)
delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe,
reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the
company connects its customers and communities to the global
economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to
move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations.
More information about Union Pacific is available at
www.up.com.
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