6Katie Farmer

Title: President and CEO Company: BNSF Railway Industry: Transport & Logistics

Leading one of North America’ s largest freight rail networks as President and CEO of BNSF Railway, Katie made history as the first woman to lead a Class I railroad. Her 30-year journey from management trainee to CEO saw her rise through the ranks to now oversee a 32,500-mile network and

37,000 employees. Katie balances operational excellence with a“ peoplefirst” culture, prioritizing safety and resilience whilst ensuring BNSF remains a vital, efficient connector within the global supply chain, proving that transformative leadership can reshape even the most traditional industries.

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