The Greenbrier Companies announced that William Glenn, senior vice president and chief commercial officer has decided to pursue opportunities outside the company.

Effective immediately, Glenn will relinquish his responsibilities as CCO, but will retain his responsibilities as president of Greenbrier Europe during a transition period.

During his 13-year tenure with Greenbrier, Glenn has played an important role in shaping Greenbrier’s expansion in North America and was instrumental in shaping Greenbrier’s international footprint in Europe and the Middle East.

“I want to thank William for his many contributions to our growth and success and I wish him well in all future endeavors,” said William A. Furman, CEO and chairman of the Greenbrier Companies. “We are proud of our growing international business and I look forward to working with William and our executive management team to solidify our strategies in Europe and the Middle East during his transition.”

As previously announced, the commercial unit now reports to Mark Rittenbaum, executive vice president of Commercial, Leasing and Finance. Rittenbaum also chairs an executive committee with broader responsibilities reporting to the chairman.

Greenbrier headquartered in Lake Oswego, OR, is a supplier of transportation equipment and services to the railroad industry.