Norfolk Southern Names New CEO

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astern freight rail line Norfolk Southern Corp. late Wednesday named Charles “Wick” Moorman to succeed David Goode as its chief executive officer, effective Nov. 1.

Moorman, who has served as president since October 2004, will also continue in that position. Goode will continue as chairman until his anticipated retirement in early 2006, the company said in a statement.

“Since his elevation to president a year ago, Wick has honed his leadership skills and is prepared to take on even greater responsibility. I am delighted that the board has endorsed this . . transition," Goode said.

Norfolk Southern also said it named James Hixon executive vice president, law and corporate relations, effective Oct. 1.