Arctic Directory: Alaska Railroad selects Aadnesen new president and CEO

The Alaska Railroad Corp. said Sept. 10 that its Board of Directors has voted unanimously to hire Christopher Aadnesen as the railroad’s new president and CEO. Aadnesen is scheduled to start later in September. “Mr. Aadnesen has the extensive railroad experience we are looking for in our next chief executive,” said John Binkley, board chairman. “He has proven leadership within the railroad industry, with nearly four decades of strategic management performance that demonstrate insightful business planning, as well as excellent labor relations, government and public communication skills. We are impressed with his knowledge of the industry issues that we face today and in the foreseeable future. With Chris Aadnesen’s leadership, we are ready to focus on the basics of railroading.” Currently a resident of Georgetown, Texas, Aadnesen’s most recent chief executive experience was three years as CEO of Estonian Railways, where he successfully focused on profitability, safety performance, real estate assets, and increased freight and passenger service operations.