UP promotes Jalali to executive vice president

UP promotes Jalali to executive vice president

By Trains Staff | May 19, 2023

| Last updated on February 5, 2024


Chief information officer joined company in 2020

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Union Pacific has promoted Chief Information Officer Rahul Jalali to executive vice president. UP

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific is promoting Chief Information Officer Rahul Jalali to executive vice president, effective June 1.

He joined UP in 2020 and has most recently been a senior vice president and chief information office, and is credited by the railroad with a pivotal role in the company’s modernization efforts and leading development, implementation, and operation of UP’s information and telecommunications technologies.

“Rahul is an innovative, customer-focused leader who has guided our team in developing technology solutions that are focused on providing safe, efficient, and secure service,” CEO Lance Fritz said in a press release. “Under his leadership, I look forward to continuing to enhance how we support our employees and serve our customers through industry-leading, secure, technological advancements.”

Before joining UP, Jalali spent 23 years with Walmart Inc.

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