Ed Elkins

Ed Elkins is a seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience at Norfolk Southern Corporation, currently serving as the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.12 Here's an overview of his career and responsibilities:

Career at Norfolk Southern

Ed Elkins joined Norfolk Southern in 1988 as a Road Brakeman after serving in the United States Marine Corps.2 Throughout his career, he has held various positions within the company, including:

• Conductor
• Locomotive Engineer
• Relief Yardmaster
• Two decades in Intermodal Marketing
• Group Vice President of Chemicals Marketing (2016)
• Vice President of Industrial Products (2018)

In December 2021, Elkins was appointed to his current role as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.2

Current Responsibilities

As EVP and CMO, Elkins leads several key divisions and business groups:

• Intermodal, Automotive, and Industrial Products business divisions
• Real Estate
• Industrial Development
• First and Final Mile Markets
• Customer Logistics

Education

Elkins holds the following degrees:

• B.A. in English from the University of Virginia (1989-1993)
• MBA in Maritime Economics from Old Dominion University (2003-2007)
• General Management Program from Harvard Business School (2018)

External Engagements

Ed Elkins is actively involved in various industry and community organizations:

• Vice Chair of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee3
• Board member of the National Association of Manufacturers
• Board member of TTX Company
• Member of the Georgia State University Marketing RoundTable
• Member of The Conference Board, Inc. on the Council for CMOs

Additionally, he represents Norfolk Southern in several traffic clubs and associations.2

Ed Elkins' extensive experience and leadership roles demonstrate his significant contributions to Norfolk Southern and the broader transportation and logistics industry.