CEO PERSPECTIVE, RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2025 ISSUE: When I think about great teams, I think about great players. When I think about great businesses, I think about great people. In business, I’m
It may not surprise anyone who knows us, but we try to keep things simple here at Watco. When we set objectives, we work hard to make sure we stay focused on
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? Dan Smith of Watco is the eighth to share his perspective.
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. Dan Smith, CEO of Watco, is the 9th to share his perspective.
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, Dan Smith, CEO of Watco, discusses how listening to customers, asking questions, and learning to solve their problems creates value.
