WASHINGTON – Amtrak has appointed Byl Herrmann as 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.
Herrmann joined Amtrak’s Law Department in 1999. For the past 25 years, he has held a wide range of roles with progressing levels of responsibility, including a year as vice president of human resources.
In his most current role as vice president and senior managing deputy general counsel and 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 0fficer roles.
Herrmann will assume both roles in February 2025.
