Who’s on the move: July 28, 2025

CN

CN announced that Janet Drysdale will assume the role of chief commercial officer on an interim basis. Drysdale is stepping into the role following the departure of Remi G. Lalonde.

Drysdale spent the first decade of her nearly 30-year career at CN in a variety of roles in sales and marketing. She is a seasoned and versatile leader with significant cross-functional experience having held executive positions at CN in investor relations, finance, corporate/business development, sustainability and most recently as chief stakeholder relations officer.

“I am very pleased that Janet will be leading our commercial team during this critical time. Janet’s depth of experience in sales and marketing, steady hand, and drive for results will provide strong leadership for the commercial team. I look forward to working closely with her as we accelerate the execution of our growth agenda,” said Tracy Robinson, president and CEO at CN.