Beth Whited is a railroad industry leader and the first female president in the history of Union Pacific. Her experience includes leadership roles in disciplines that touch nearly every part of operating the world’s largest freight rail network.
Over the past 35 years, Whited has led multiple functions across Union Pacific, spanning Strategy, Marketing and Sales, Sustainability, Finance, Investor Relations and Workforce Resources. As executive vice president-Sustainability and Strategy, she helped lead the development and implementation of Union Pacific’s strategic vision as it strives to become the nation’s No. 1 supply chain logistics provider while guiding its efforts to reach net zero by 2050.
Whited’s team led historic labor negotiations, securing unprecedented quality of life and paid sick leave agreements for Union Pacific’s craft professionals. As part of her Marketing and Sales leadership positions, she led the department for two years, the Chemicals business for four years and served as president of subsidiary Union Pacific Distribution Services.
Whited’s industry-leading efforts have been recognized through a myriad of awards, including the 2021 Railway Woman of the Year by the League of Railway Women and Progressive Railroading, and Constellation Research’s ESG50 List reflecting her commitment to sustainability. Additionally, Union Pacific was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, underscoring its environmental and sustainability efforts.
Engaged in both business and community activities, Whited is a member of the Board of Directors of RPM International Inc., serving on the Compensation Committee. She’s a member of the Humanities Nebraska Board, the Omaha Symphony Board and the Aksarben Foundation Board of Governors. She was a founding member and former president of Union Pacific’s LEAD (Lead, Educate, Achieve, Develop) women’s initiative.
Whited graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Iowa. She and her husband Kelvin have three children.
How old is Elizabeth Whited?
Ms. Whited is currently 58 years old. There are 7 older executives and no younger executives at Union Pacific. The oldest executive at Union Pacific is Mr. Vincenzo James Vena, CEO & Director, who is 65 years old. Learn More on Elizabeth Whited's age.
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Are insiders buying or selling shares of Union Pacific?
During the last twelve months, insiders at the railroad operator sold shares 2 times. They sold a total of 7,302 shares worth more than $1,813,387.68. The most recent insider tranaction occured on July, 30th when President Elizabeth F Whited sold 3,552 shares worth more than $875,887.68. 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 7/30/2024.
