Keith Creel
President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Pacific Kansas City · Canada
Keith Creel is the CEO of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP). Creel is based in Canada. Creel was born in 1968 in Alabama and educated at Harvard Business School.
An American-Canadian business executive born in 1968 in Alabama. Creel served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War. He earned a marketing degree from Jacksonville State University and has over 30 years of railroad industry experience, including executive roles at Canadian National Railway before joining Canadian Pacific in 2013.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Keith Creel's vocal opposition to a proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, with Creel arguing that the transaction would create competitive and operational problems for the industry. Coverage has also highlighted CPKC's business developments, including expansion initiatives involving Mexico and Canada and new service offerings, alongside commentary from Creel on industry challenges such as tariff impacts and the potential for broader consolidation if the merger proceeds.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1968 · Alabama
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- Harvard Business School
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Keith Creel: FAQ
- Who is Keith Creel?
- Keith Creel is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Pacific Kansas City, based in Canada.
- What company does Keith Creel lead?
- Keith Creel is CEO of Canadian Pacific Kansas City.
- Where was Keith Creel educated?
- Keith Creel studied at Harvard Business School.