Sameh Fahmy
About Sameh Fahmy
Sameh Fahmy serves as the Executive Vice President of Precision Scheduled Railroading at The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in the railway industry, holding various senior leadership roles in engineering and supply management across multiple major transportation companies.
Work at Kansas City Southern
Sameh Fahmy serves as the Executive Vice President of Precision Scheduled Railroading at The Kansas City Southern Railway Company. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's focus on enhancing operational efficiency and service reliability through the implementation of Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR).
Previous Experience in the Railway Industry
Fahmy has extensive experience in the railway industry, having held various senior leadership roles. He worked at CN for 19 years, where he served as Senior Vice President of Engineering, Mechanical and Supply Management. He also held the position of Manager of Technical Systems Support at CN for four years. Additionally, he worked as a Management Consultant at CSX from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Sameh Fahmy studied at McGill University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's degree in Business Administration. He also completed a CPA Certified General Accountant program at Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada from 1991 to 1993. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in both technical and managerial roles within the transportation sector.
Career Background
Fahmy's career spans several decades and includes roles at major companies in the transportation industry. He began his career as a System Engineer at IBM and later worked at the Association of American Railroads as a Supervisor of Data Communication Software. He also held positions at Amtrak and GE Transportation, where he served as Executive of Sales Support.
Achievements in Operational Efficiency
At The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, Fahmy played a key role in implementing Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR). This initiative is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and service reliability, reflecting his commitment to improving railway operations.