Author: Ian Jefferies

Ian Jefferies, President and CEO, Association of American Railroads
Commentary

CEO PERSPECTIVE: We Must Look at Challenges as Opportunities

As part of a special series in Railway Age’s April 2023 issue, 13 chief executives of leading North American companies answer the single-most critical question: What is the biggest challenge facing the North American rail industry? Ian Jefferies of the Association of American Railroads is the tenth to share his perspective.

Ian Jefferies, President and CEO, Association of American Railroads

CEO PERSPECTIVE: A Growing Rail Industry Needs Policy Sanity

As part of a special series in Railway Age’s March 2022 issue, 11 North American railroad CEOs address what must be done to grow and gain market share from competing freight transportation modes. Ian Jefferies, President and CEO of the Association of American Railroads, is the 10th to share his perspective.

CEO PERSPECTIVE: Sustainable Economic and Legislative Policies

As part of a special series in Railway Age’s March 2021 issue, 11 North American railroad CEOs address the daunting challenges the freight rail industry faces as the 21st century enters its third decade—from operations and technology to marketing and growth. Here, Ian Jefferies, President and CEO of the Association of American Railroads, covers championing balanced economic and legislative policies.

Commentary

Railroads, Like the Economy, Need Greater Certainty

Editor’s Note: RealClear Markets published this editorial by AAR President and CEO Ian Jefferies on Aug. 1. With mixed economic signals coming from Washington D.C., Jefferies argues that federal lawmakers must do their part to provide certainty.