Beth Whited, Union Pacific Railroad president, will become a strategic adviser effective July 1. She will remain in this role through early 2026.
“After 37 incredible years with Union Pacific, I am immensely proud and forever changed,” Whited said. “The company has provided me with incredible opportunities to learn and grow, and many colleagues have become lifelong friends. It’s been an honor to be a part of this remarkable team, and I am looking forward to new adventures ahead.”
Whited helped the company through labor negotiations, major business development deals, and sensitive and dynamic changes to the external environment. She led initiatives spanning a variety of functions including corporate relations, finance, government affairs, investor relations and human resources, law, marketing and sales, strategy, and sustainability.
“Beth’s dedication to Union Pacific for more than three decades, leading multiple functions and teams while seeing the railroad through periods of transformative change, has been remarkable,” Jim Vena, Union Pacific CEO, said. “She made history as the company’s first female president, and her significant contributions to our industry, company and people are undeniable.
“Beth has had an extraordinary career and played an essential role shaping Union Pacific. Her leadership has made us stronger and will have a lasting impact.”