GATX Corporation Announces Appointment of Director of Investor Relations

April 29, 2010

CHICAGO, Apr 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --GATX Corporation today announced that Jennifer Van Aken has been appointed Director, Investor Relations. In this role, Ms. Van Aken will be responsible for all aspects of GATX's shareholder communications.

Ms. Van Aken joined GATX Corporation in 2006 and has served in a number of finance-related roles. Most recently, she was Director, Corporate Finance in GATX's treasury department.

"We are pleased that Jennifer will be leading our investor relations activities," said Robert C. Lyons, senior vice president and chief financial officer of GATX Corporation. "With Jennifer's extensive knowledge of GATX and her strong financial and communication skills, she will be a valuable resource for our stakeholders."

Ms. Van Aken received her bachelor of science in mathematics from Allegheny College and her masters of business administration from Carnegie Mellon University.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT) provides leasing and related services to customers operating rail, marine and other targeted assets. GATX is a leader in leasing transportation assets and controls one of the largest railcar fleets in the world. Applying over a century of operating experience and strong market and asset expertise, GATX provides quality assets and services to customers worldwide. GATX has been headquartered in Chicago, Illinois since its founding in 1898 and has traded on the New York Stock Exchange since 1916. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.gatx.com.

Investor, corporate, financial, historical financial, photographic and news release information may be found at www.gatx.com.

SOURCE: GATX Corporation

Jennifer Van Aken
Director, Investor Relations
GATX Corporation
312-621-6689