CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Kansas City names Arturo Gutiérrez Hernández to board of directors, effective Nov. 1, 2024.
Mr. Gutiérrez, 58, of Monterrey, Mexico, has been the chief executive officer of Arca Continental, the second largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America, since January 2019.
“The addition of Arturo adds to the extensive, diverse experience of our board, bringing a seasoned chief executive who has spent decades living and working in Mexico,” said Isabelle Courville, Chair of the Board at CPKC. “Arturo has a rich leadership and management background and will be an excellent addition to the board.
“We are delighted to welcome Arturo and look forward to his contributions, enriching our board’s geographic diversity and fostering our culture of learning and accountability,” Ms. Courville added. “Our growing railway will benefit from Arturo’s experience which will be integral to our continued success in Mexico and across North America.”
Prior to being named CEO at Arca, Mr. Gutiérrez served as deputy chief executive officer and previously held several company positions over the last 23 years, including chief operating officer, director for the Mexico Beverages Division, along with leadership positions in Human Resources, Planning, and Legal. Mr. Gutiérrez holds a Law Degree from the Escuela Libre de Derecho and a Master’s Degree in Law from Harvard University.
