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Richard H. Anderson

Richard H. Anderson, Independent Director; Board Chair at Norfolk Southern Corp.. Biography, career history and compensation sourced from Norfolk Southern Corp. proxy statement (SEC Schedule 14A).

About

Richard Anderson is the independent Board Chair of Norfolk Southern, having joined the board in 2024. His executive leadership in transportation spans more than two decades, including service as President and CEO of Amtrak (2017-2020), CEO and Executive Chairman of Delta Air Lines (2007-2016), and CEO of Northwest Airlines (2001-2004). He chairs the Executive Committee and also serves on the Audit and Finance and Compensation and Talent Management Committees.

Roles

Norfolk Southern Corp.

Independent Director; Board Chair · Current role

2024–present

National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)

President and Chief Executive Officer

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Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman

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UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Chief Executive Officer, Ingenix; EVP and President, Commercial Services and Optum Health

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Northwest Airlines Corporation

Chief Executive Officer

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External Roles

Cargill, Inc.

Director

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Also at Norfolk Southern Corp.

William Clyburn, Jr.

Independent Director

Philip S. Davidson

Independent Director

Francesca A. DeBiase

Independent Director

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Dated reference snapshot as of September 10, 2026. This is not a live financial feed. Verify figures against primary filings before relying on them.