CHICAGO, Jul 26, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT) today announced the appointment of Robert J.
Ritchie to its Board of Directors. Mr. Ritchie will also serve as a
member of the Audit Committee. The GATX Board now consists of 9 members,
including 8 independent directors.
"Rob brings extensive knowledge of the rail industry as well as
considerable leadership and operational expertise to the GATX Board,"
said Brian A. Kenney, chairman and chief executive officer of GATX
Corporation. "I am pleased that he has joined our accomplished group of
independent directors."
Mr. Ritchie retired as chief executive officer of the Canadian Pacific
Railway Company ("Canadian Pacific") in 2006, having served in that role
since 1995. Previously, he served as president of the company from 1990
to 1995. Mr. Ritchie began his career with Canadian Pacific in 1970 as a
research analyst and served in a variety of increasingly responsible
positions. He received his bachelor of science degree from McGill
University and a master's degree in business administration from the
University of Western Ontario.
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
GATX Corporation
Jennifer Van Aken, 312-621-6689
Director, Investor Relations
jennifer.vanaken@gatx.com