A railroader, Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena has more than 40 years of industry experience with a demonstrated track record of driving best-in-class operating and service results. His vision for the railroad is clear: Safety, Service and Operational Excellence will equal Growth.
Vena’s four decades of railroading bring unparalleled experience across operational management, marketing and project execution. He’s led through transformational times for the entire railroad industry.
As Union Pacific chief operating officer from 2019-2020, Vena oversaw a team that achieved efficiency savings and delivered the best service product in the company’s history. He served as senior advisor to the chairman in 2021 and returned to Union Pacific as CEO in August 2023. Prior to Union Pacific, Vena worked at Canadian National Railway (CN) where he added to his knowledge by working with great leaders.
Vena knows railroading firsthand, beginning his career as a CN laborer in maintenance of way, then a brakeman, conductor, locomotive engineer, trainmaster and superintendent. He progressively held roles of increasing responsibility, including senior management positions in Operations, Marketing and Sales spanning CN’s east, west and southern regions across the U.S. At CN, Vena was ultimately promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer.
He has experience as a board member and served on the Board of Directors as chair of the Audit Committee for DCLI (Direct ChassisLink, Inc.), a privately held company. He also served on the FedEx Board of Directors’ Audit, Finance and Governance, Safety and Public Policy committees.
Vena received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alberta and a post-graduate Business degree from Athabasca University. He and his wife, Karen, have a great family with sons Michael and Joseph.
What is Vincenzo J. Vena's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Vincenzo J. Vena is at least $1.18 million as of November 21st, 2023. Mr. Vena owns 5,106 shares of Union Pacific stock worth more than $1,184,903 as of March 29th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Vena may own. Additionally, Mr. Vena receives a salary of $2,790,000.00 as CEO & Director at Union Pacific. Learn More about Vincenzo J. Vena's net worth.
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How do I contact Vincenzo J. Vena?
The corporate mailing address for Mr. Vena and other Union Pacific executives is 1400 DOUGLAS STREET, OMAHA NE, 68179. Union Pacific can also be reached via phone at (402) 544-5000 and via email at investor.relations@up.com. Learn More on Vincenzo J. Vena's contact information.
Has Vincenzo J. Vena been buying or selling shares of Union Pacific?
Vincenzo J. Vena has not been actively trading shares of Union Pacific within the last three months. Most recently, on Tuesday, November 21st, Vincenzo J. Vena bought 4,500 shares of Union Pacific stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $222.00 per share, with a total value of $999,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 5,106 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,133,532. Learn More on Vincenzo J. Vena's trading history.
Who are Union Pacific's active insiders?
Union Pacific's insider roster includes William DeLaney, III (Director), Teresa Finley (Director), Eric Gehringer (EVP), Jennifer Hamann (CFO), Craig Richardson (EVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary), Kenyatta Rocker (EVP), Todd Rynaski (VP), Vincenzo Vena (CEO & Director), Elizabeth Whited (President), and Elizabeth Whited (EVP). Learn More on Union Pacific's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Union Pacific?
During the last twelve months, insiders at the railroad operator sold shares 3 times. They sold a total of 17,547 shares worth more than $4,387,627.68. The most recent insider tranaction occured on January, 27th when EVP Craig V Richardson sold 6,495 shares worth more than $1,636,740.00. Insiders at Union Pacific own 0.3% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Union Pacific. Information on this page was last updated on 1/27/2025.
