31 October 2005
CPR Announces Senior Executive Appointment
J.E. (Ted) Newall, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Canadian Pacific Railway today announced the
following senior executive appointment has been approved by the Board:
 
Effective 1 Nov 2005, Fred J. Green, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer has been appointed
President of the company. He continues as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Green began his career with CPR in 1978 and has held senior
management positions in both operations and marketing across the railway's network.
Robert J. Ritchie, who has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 1995 will continue as Chief Executive Officer.
In his new position, Mr. Green will be responsible for the railway's Information Services, Human Resources, Industrial Relations,
Government Relations and Communications and Public Affairs functions in addition to his current responsibilities for all Operations
and Marketing functions.
"Mr. Green's appointment reflects his outstanding leadership in all aspects of our business," Mr. Newall said. "The
results that have been achieved in terms of increased operational capacity, customer response, improved productivity and safety are
due to his proven ability to build high impact teams that have enhanced the performance of one of Canada's great
companies."
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