Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) today announced that the finance department has promoted two individuals. James D. Byrd was promoted from assistant vice president taxes to vice president international taxes, and William H. Galligan was promoted from assistant vice president to vice president investor relations. Mr. Byrd reports to Michael K. Borrows, senior vice president and chief accounting officer. Mr. Galligan reports to Patrick J. Ottensmeyer, executive vice president and chief financial officer.
"I am pleased to recognize the contribution of two important members of our finance leadership team with these recent promotions,” said Mr. Ottensmeyer.
Mr. Byrd, a certified public accountant, has 33 years of tax experience. He joined KCS in 2004, after having spent nine years with Black & Veatch, where he was focused on international taxes. He has also worked for H.B. Zachary and Fluor Corporation. He holds a bachelor of science in accounting from Arkansas State University.
"Jim has a strong background in domestic and international taxes, which is why he is well-suited to lead the tax organization,” said Mr. Borrows. “However, the key to why Jim is a respected leader in the company and industry is his success building a talented, global tax team with a focus on strong internal controls and strategic tax planning that has driven tremendous value to the enterprise beyond well executed compliance.”
Mr. Galligan has 29 years of corporate communications experience. He joined KCS in 1992 as assistant vice president corporate communications, later focusing on investor relations. Prior to that, he spent 13 years managing corporate communications and public relations for United Illuminating, an electric utility in Connecticut. He holds a master's degree from New York University and a bachelor of arts degree from George Washington University.
"Bill has demonstrated tremendous determination and drive in his efforts to broaden the understanding of the KCS value proposition among our shareholders and the Wall Street community,” said Mr. Ottensmeyer. “He has worked tirelessly and passionately to make sure our investors understand the value of the franchise, as well as the key strategies for executing our long range plan. His efforts, particularly following the development of our five-year plan last year, have greatly improved KCS’ image in the financial marketplace."
Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., KCS is a transportation holding company that has railroad investments in the U.S., Mexico and Panama. Its primary U.S. holding is The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, serving the central and south central U.S. Its international holdings include Kansas City Southern de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., serving northeastern and central Mexico and the port cities of Lázaro Cárdenas, Tampico and Veracruz, and a 50 percent interest in Panama Canal Railway Company, providing ocean-to-ocean freight and passenger service along the Panama Canal. KCS' North American rail holdings and strategic alliances are primary components of a NAFTA Railway system, linking the commercial and industrial centers of the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Contacts:
C. Doniele Kane, 816-983-1372
dkane@kcsouthern.com
