BNSF Railway, one of the largest operating units of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., named Kathryn Farmer as chief executive on Monday. With the appointment, Mrs. Farmer will become the first female CEO of a major railway operator in North America. She is also now one of the highest ranking women at Berkshire, Warren Buffett’s Omaha conglomerate that owns a large insurance operation, utilities, industrial manufacturers, retailers and auto dealerships. Berkshire’s Ben Bridge Jeweler, Fruit of the Loom and General Re also have women...

Source: Wall Street Journal September 14, 2020 20:33 UTC