Kansas City Southern announced Feb. 29, 2016 that effective Feb. 26, David F. Garza, age 54, has joined its Board of Directors.
“KCS is pleased that David has agreed to join the board of directors,” said Robert J. Druten, Chair of the Board of Directors of KCS. “The oard conducted a very thorough director search process throughout 2015, and David stood out to us as the best candidate to help guide the company in the future. He is a well-respected business and community leader who brings a valued independent perspective and insight on business and economic conditions in Mexico. David will help KCS be even more prepared to implement our business strategy and capitalize on opportunities in Mexico. We are excited about his addition to the board.”
Garza is currently Chairman and CEO of Maquinaria Diesel SA de CV (MADISA), a national distributor of heavy-duty construction equipment based in Monterrey, Mexico. He has served as a member of the board of directors of numerous other companies in Mexico, including Promotora Ambiental, S.A.B. de C.V., a publicly-traded company that provides private and domestic solid waste collection services, construction and operation of landfills, and services to the petroleum industry in Mexico.