Incoming Union Pacific CFO in Search of Additional Efficiencies at U.S. Railroad

Incoming Union Pacific CFO in Search of Additional Efficiencies at U.S. Railroad

Jennifer Hamann is taking over from longtime finance chief Rob Knight in January

Sep 27, 2019
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As she prepares to take over as finance chief of Union Pacific Corp., Jennifer Hamann is scrutinizing the 157-year-old railroad’s operations in search of additional efficiencies.

Ms. Hamann was appointed chief financial officer of the Omaha, Neb.-based railroad on Thursday, succeeding Union Pacific’s longtime finance chief, Rob Knight, who will be retiring at the end of the year.

Ms. Hamann currently serves as senior vice president for finance at Union Pacific after holding previous leadership positions in investor relations, marketing and sales, and as the company's general auditor. She will continue working alongside Mr. Knight, the company’s CFO for nearly 16 years, before she takes over as Union Pacific’s new finance chief on Jan. 1.

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