New York (CNN) One of Berkshire Hathaway's largest units, BNSF Railway, just named Kathryn Farmer as its first female CEO. This appointment makes Farmer the first woman in America to lead a major railroad operator, the company announced Monday. Farmer has been at BNSF for 28 years, and in her most recent role she served as the company's Executive Vice President. BNSF Railway, founded in 1849, operates approximately 32,500 miles of track in 28 US states and three Canadian provinces. The company has approximately 36,000 employees, and in 2019, BNSF shipped 10.2 million carloads, according to the company's website.

Source: CNN September 15, 2020 12:59 UTC