CN Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer Ghislain Houle and Appointment of Successor Jamie Lockwood
Key Highlights
- ➤Ghislain Houle retires as CN chief financial officer effective February 1, 2027
- ➤Jamie Lockwood succeeds Houle as CN chief financial officer February 1, 2027
- ➤Houle becomes Strategic Advisor February 1, retiring from CN March 31, 2027
- ➤Lockwood brings leadership experience across CN Finance, Strategy, Investor Relations and Operations
Expert Statements
Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer, CN
“Ghislain has made an exceptional contribution to CN over three decades, and I am deeply grateful for his leadership, sound judgment and commitment to the Company. He leaves a strong foundation, and his continued support through the transition will be invaluable. Jamie is a highly respected leader with deep knowledge of CN and broad experience across our business. I am confident he is the right leader to build on that foundation and help advance our strategy while maintaining the disciplined financial stewardship our shareholders expect.”
Jamie Lockwood, Vice-President, Investor Relations and special projects, CN
“I am honored to take on the role of Chief Financial Officer and grateful for the opportunity to build on Ghislain’s contributions. I look forward to working with Tracy and the leadership team to continue advancing CN’s strategy, maintaining strong financial discipline and creating long-term value for our shareholders and customers.”
MONTREAL, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian National Railway Company (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced that Ghislain Houle, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire from his role effective February 1, 2027. Jamie Lockwood, currently Vice-President, Investor Relations and Special Projects, has been selected to succeed Ghislain as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2027.
Ghislain will remain Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer through January 31, 2027, ensuring continuity through CN’s year-end reporting cycle. As of February 1, he will serve as Strategic Advisor to the President and Chief Executive Officer to support a smooth and orderly transition through his final day with the company on March 31, 2027, after which he will retire.
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