CALGARY, Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian
Pacific (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) today announced it has enhanced its
Sales and Marketing team to better meet the needs of its current
and potential customers, and has named John
Brooks as Senior Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer,
effective immediately.
"As CP moves into the next phase of its impressive
turnaround, it is time to focus on further strengthening our
customer base and growing the top line," said Keith Creel, CP President and Chief Executive
Officer. "We are confident that John and his talented team can
leverage our superior operating model, diversify our book of
business and deliver for our customers and shareholders."
Reporting directly to Brooks will be Tommy Browning, Vice-President Sales and
Marketing, Merchandise and Bulk and Jonathan Wahba, Vice-President Sales and
Marketing, Intermodal and Grain.
Browning started his rail career with Illinois Central in 1989
and has held a number of senior marketing and operations-related
roles in his nearly three decades in the industry. Since joining CP
in 2013, Browning has played an integral role in enhancing CP's
merchandise and bulk portfolios while building relationships with
key customers.
Wahba, who was most recently the Chief Operating Officer at
Kriska Transportation Group, has also held leadership positions at
Schneider National, CN and Midland Transport. His extensive
experience in the transportation industry, from trucking to rail,
will support CP's strong intermodal business. His appointment is
effective immediately.
"Better service, more in-depth analysis through Trip Planning
and the most disciplined operating team in North America, combined with a strong sales
and marketing team positions us well for the future," said Brooks.
"Jonathan and Tommy have proven track records in this business and
I look forward to working closely with them and the rest of the
team as we continue to deliver for our customers."
In the role of CMO, Brooks will be responsible for CP's business
units and lead a group of highly capable sales and marketing
professionals across North
America. In addition, Brooks will be responsible for
strengthening partnerships with existing customers, generating new
opportunities for growth, enhancing the value of the company's
service offerings and developing strategies to optimize CP's book
of business.
With more than 20 years in the railroading business, Brooks
brings a breadth of experience to the CMO role that will be pivotal
to CP's continued and future success. Brooks began his railroading
career with Union Pacific and later helped start I&M Rail Link,
LLC, which was purchased by the Dakota,
Minnesota and Eastern Railroad (DM&E) in 2002. Brooks
was Vice-President of Marketing at the DM&E prior to it being
acquired by CP in 2007.
During Brooks' sales and marketing career he has held senior
responsibilities in all lines of business, including coal,
chemicals, merchandise products, grain and intermodal.
"Over the last four years, we have made operational improvements
that have benefited our customers," said Brooks. "This is an
exciting time to be leading this important function within the
company, selling the value of our service."
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a transcontinental railway
in Canada and the United States with direct links to eight
major ports, including Vancouver
and Montreal, providing North
American customers a competitive rail service with access to key
markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its
customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services,
logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see
the rail advantages of CP.
SOURCE Canadian Pacific