GATX Corporation Announces Appointment of Director of Investor Relations

CHICAGO, May 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GATX Corporation (NYSE:GATX) today announced that Jennifer McManus has been appointed Director, Investor Relations. In this role, Ms. McManus will be responsible for all aspects of GATX’s shareholder communications. Ms. McManus will succeed Christopher LaHurd, who has been appointed Vice President, Business Development at GATX Rail International.

Ms. McManus joined GATX Corporation in 2015 as Director, Accounting Research, Policy & Planning in GATX’s Accounting Department.

“We are pleased that Jennifer will be leading our investor relations activities,” said Robert C. Lyons, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of GATX Corporation. “With strong financial and communication skills, Jennifer is uniquely qualified to assist our stakeholders in understanding GATX’s strategy, strengths, and performance.”

Ms. McManus received her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Master of Accounting from The University of Michigan and her Masters of Business Administration from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
GATX Corporation (NYSE:GATX) strives to be recognized as the finest railcar leasing company in the world by its customers, its shareholders, its employees and the communities where it operates. As the leading global railcar lessor, GATX has been providing quality railcars and services to its customers for more than 118 years. GATX has been headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, since its founding in 1898. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.gatx.com.

Investor, corporate, financial, historical financial, and news release information may be found at www.gatx.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                    Jennifer McManus
                    Director, Investor Relations
                    312-621-6409
                    jennifer.mcmanus@gatx.com