Helen Quirke

Vice President Supply Chain & Business Development
Canadian National

Helen is the Vice President of Supply Chain and Business Development at Canadian National, a role she’s held since February 2023. Previously, she was CN’s Chief Strategy Officer starting in 2020. She oversees CN’s automotive business, Iron Ore Supply Chain, and key Business Development projects. Helen manages the Supply Chain Sales Team across North America, including 30+ transload operations and CN Customs Brokerage growth. Before CN, she was a Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group in Toronto. Known for her commitment to excellence, Helen is admired for her pragmatism, approachability, and focus on building high-performing teams.