ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern has named Anil Bhatt to lead its technology endeavors.
Bhatt will become executive vice president and chief information and digital officer, reporting to CEO Alan Shaw, when he joins the railroad on Aug. 19, NS announced today.
“Anil has a successful track record and reputation for working across teams to deploy technology that will advance the execution of our balanced strategy of service, productivity and growth, with safety at its core,” Shaw said. “Along with his technical expertise, Anil brings a leadership style that reflects our values, with demonstrated success as a collaborative leader who serves customers with excellence, nurtures a culture of innovation, and invests in the growth of the teams he leads and works alongside.”
Bhatt previously served as global chief information officer at Elevance Health, a Fortune 25 healthcare company. His 28 years of expertise also includes experience with IAC Inc. and Procter & Gamble.
NS says its focus on technology has advanced safety and operational excellence through industry-leading machine vision and AI-powered dispatch tools. Customizable APIs, alongside tailor-made applications and railcar sensors, deliver Norfolk Southern customers real-time data for greater visibility of shipments and logistics control.
Bhatt will partner with Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins on driving better technology solutions for customers. He will also work closely with Chief Operating Officer John Orr on finding ways that technology can further safety, operational productivity, and efficiency.
