OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific
Corporation today announced Sheri
Edison has been elected to the company's board of directors,
effective Dec. 1.
Edison most recently served as executive vice president and
general counsel for Amcor plc, a global leader in packaging for
products spanning the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home
and personal care sectors, with approximately 50,000 employees
across more than 40 countries from 2019 until her retirement in
June 2021.
"Sheri is a well-respected executive in the medical device and
packaging industries who brings strong leadership experience across
a unique combination of sectors to our board," said Lance Fritz, Union Pacific chairman, president
and chief executive officer. "Her vast experience leading critical
business functions during her career will be beneficial to Union
Pacific. We are extremely pleased to welcome her to the board."
Edison previously held the role of senior vice president, chief
legal officer and secretary for Bemis Company, Inc. until it was
acquired by Amcor, as well as senior vice president, chief
administrative officer of the medical device company Hill-Rom
Holdings, Inc. Prior to these positions, Edison served in multiple
senior legal roles at other leading companies and as an attorney in
private practice.
Currently, Edison serves on the board of directors for American
Family Insurance and Cardinal Health, and on the board of visitors
of the University of Wisconsin Waisman
Center. She formerly served on the board of directors of AK Steel
where she chaired the nominating and corporate governance
committee. She is a member and fellow of the National Association
of Corporate Directors, and an alumnae of the DirectWomen Board
Institute.
Edison holds a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law and a
Bachelor of Arts in History and Journalism from the University of Southern California.
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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