Bhatt will join Norfolk Southern effective August 19.
ATLANTA, August 2024 /PRNewswire/: Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) is elevating the power of technology and innovation to drive its transformative, balanced strategy as it brings onboard Anil Bhatt, a technology leader recognized for pioneering cutting-edge solutions to advance and shape the direction of enterprises. Bhatt will serve as executive vice president and chief information and digital officer, reporting to President and CEO Alan Shaw.
Norfolk Southern’s focus on technology has advanced safety and operational excellence through industry-leading machine vision, AI-powered dispatch tools, and more. Customizable APIs, alongside tailor-made applications and railcar sensors, deliver Norfolk Southern customers real-time data for greater visibility of shipments and logistics control.
“Anil has a successful track record and reputation for working across teams to deploy technology that will advance the execution of our balanced strategy of service, productivity, and growth, with safety at its core,” Shaw said. “Along with his technical expertise, Anil brings a leadership style that reflects our values, with demonstrated success as a collaborative leader who serves customers with excellence, nurtures a culture of innovation, and invests in the growth of the teams he leads and works alongside.”
As a critical member of the executive team, Bhatt will partner with Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins on driving better technology solutions for customers to enhance service and build a platform for growth. He will also work closely with Chief Operating Officer John Orr on finding ways that technology can further safety, operational productivity, and efficiency.
Bhatt will join Norfolk Southern effective August 19. He joins the company from Elevance Health (formerly Anthem), a Fortune 25 healthcare company, where he most recently served as global chief information officer. His 28 years of technology innovation and transformation expertise also include experience with IAC Inc. and Procter & Gamble. Throughout his career, Bhatt has consistently led pioneering technology initiatives to elevate the customer experience and support enterprise growth and efficiency, delivering billions of dollars in value. He also has expertise in technology stability, resiliency, cybersecurity, analytics, and more.
Anil graduated in Computer Science and Engineering from BSF Institute of Technology & Science. He is a sponsor of Women in Technology and Kids Who Code. He was recognized as one of the 2022 Forbes Top 100 Chief Information Officers and winner of the 2023 Super Global ORBIE award that recognizes the country’s top CIOs. He and his spouse, Ritu, are looking forward to relocating to Atlanta with their dog, Sidney.
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