MONTREAL — Janet Drysdale will become Canadian National Railway’s chief commercial officer on an interim basis, the company announced today (July 21, 2025). The appointment is effective immediately.
Drysdale, who has been at CN for nearly 30 years, fills the position vacated by the departure of Remi G. Lalonde. She spent her first decade with the company in sales and marketing, and has also held positions in investor relatrions, finance, corporate/business development, and sustainability. Most recently she has served as chief stakeholder relations officer.
The chief commercial officer oversees the sales and marketing team. A permanent appointment to the position is a priority, the company said.
“I am very pleased that Janet will be leading our commercial team during this critical time,” CN CEO Tracy Robinson said in a press release. “Janet’s depth of experience in sales and marketing, steady hand, and drive for results will provide strong leadership for the commercial team. I look forward to working closely with her as we accelerate the execution of our growth agenda. I thank Remi for his contributions to CN.”
Lalonde joined CN from Montreal-based Resolute Forest Products, where he was CEO and chief financial officer, in January 2024, and was named as chief commercial officer that April [see “CN’s Lalonde to become …,” Trains News Wire, April 19, 2024].
