Amtrak has appointed Byl Herrmann to the position of Executive Vice President and General Counsel, responsible for setting the long-term strategic vision, priorities, and annual operating plan for the department within the context of Amtrak’s strategic and corporate plans and objectives.
“Byl has helped guide the evolution of Amtrak’s Law department and corporate development over many decades and brings a comprehensive and deep knowledge of all facets of the company,” said Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner. “He’s the right person to help lead the company forward as we build a new era of rail in the United States, building upon the strong legacy set by his predecessor, Eldie Acheson.”
Herrmann joined Amtrak’s Law Department in 1999 and, for the past 25 years, has excelled in a wide range of roles in the Law Department with progressing levels of responsibility, including a year as Vice President Human Resources. In his most current role as VP and Senior Managing Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary, Herrmann has managed or closely overseen litigation, corporate transactions, legal compliance, and the Corporate Secretary’s office.
Herrmann will succeed Eldie Acheson, Amtrak’s General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary since 2007, effective Oct. 1. Acheson will remain with Amtrak through January 2025 in her Corporate Secretary and Ethics Officer roles. Herrmann will assume both roles in February 2025.