FreightCar America Inc. (RAIL) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Edward Whalen as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The company stated that Whalen also has been elected to Board of Directors.
The company stated that Whalen succeeds Christian Ragot, who had served as President and Chief Executive Officer since April 30, 2007, and has left the company by mutual consent.
The company noted that Whalen most recently served as FreightCar America's Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales. Prior to joining FreightCar America, Whalen spent 19 years at Pullman, Inc., last serving as President of Pullman Leasing Co., company added.
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