Harnessing growth opportunities from shifting supply chains

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Joining us for the first episode of the third season of CEO Viewpoints is Canadian National Railway CEO Tracy Robinson, who talks to PwC Canada’s Sébastien Doyon about the drivers of growth in the rail industry and how CN is harnessing emerging opportunities. They explore the growing need for rail carriers to partner with both each other and other modes of transport like trucking companies to serve evolving supply chains. They also discuss key industry challenges like climate change as well as the leadership attributes required to steer organizations through complex and uncertain times.

• (00:00)- Sébastien introduces CEO Viewpoints and Tracy Robinson
• (01:00)- Sébastien and Tracy discuss the CEO Survey and CN railway’s perspective on the responses
• (03:09)- Sébastien and Tracy turn their attention to the future of rail
• (05:51)- Tracy discusses how railroads remain competitive while working together to create resilient supply chains
• (11:04)- Sébastien asks Tracy about allocating resources to important new initiatives while delivering on existing commitments
• (17:33)- Tracy explains the changes at CN under her leadership
• (22:13)- Sébastien asks Tracy about the energy transition and climate change
• (26:39)- Sébastien shares his closing thoughts and conclusions