NS
NS has named Felismina “Mina” De Oliveira as Vice President Enterprise Resources, reporting directly to Chief Operating Officer John Orr.
The move, the Class I says, expands the responsibilities of De Oliveira’s previous role as Assistant Vice President Enterprise Resources to include the company’s precision fuel program, strategic supplier management, and sourcing.
De Oliveira joined NS in June of this year and has since “played a pivotal role in driving innovation and efficiency throughout the organization, significantly contributing to the railway’s operational improvement,” according to the Class I. In this new role, her focus will be “transforming the company’s broader sourcing function to deliver industry-leading value at every level of the supply chain. Leveraging the combined power of data and resources, she will lead partnerships to further refine processes and eliminate waste,” NS noted.
With more than two decades of experience in supply chain management, logistics, and supply transformation, De Oliveira previously held multiple roles of increasing responsibility for CN. She also served in leadership roles at global organizations, including her tenure as Chief Operating and Sustainability Officer at Targray Group Inc. She holds an Executive MBA from UQAM University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Concordia University. She is fluent in English, French, and Portuguese.
“Mina is a master of combining boots on the ground with data mining to unlock previously unseen opportunities for resource optimization and efficiency,” Orr said. “In addition to her tenacity and ingenuity, she is an exceptional leader who builds resilient teams and champions sustainability, acting as a key enabler to enterprise goals.”
TNW Corporation
TNW Corporation on Dec. 13 announced the promotion of Dan Blank to Director, Sales, reporting directly to CEO Paul Treangen. In his new role, Blank will “lead the development and execution of strategic sales initiatives, manage and optimize sales operations, and drive revenue growth,” according to the company.
Blank brings vast railroad knowledge with more than 15 years of experience at Union Pacific (UP), including roles as AVP and Chief Safety Officer and General Director: Crew Management Services. In 2022, Blank was a founding member and executive leader of NDev, LLC, a Nebraska business specializing in material distribution and supply chain efficiencies. He joined TNW in early 2024 as Senior Manager, Sales.
“I am pleased to make this appointment,” said Treangen. “We look forward to Dan’s continued leadership in advancing TNW’s growth.”
Blank holds a BA in Business Marketing from Arizona State University.
