A controversial case has emerged in the United States involving an Indian woman who has reportedly been terminated from her position at Norfolk Southern Corporation. The company announced the dismissal of CEO Alan Shaw and Indian-origin lawyer Nabanita C. Nag, after details of their consensual relationship came to light, which violated company policies. The situation has garnered significant attention due to the involvement of high-ranking executives.

In a statement, Norfolk Southern clarified that Shaw’s removal was not related to the company's performance, financial reporting, or operational results. Following an initial investigation by the board, Nabanita C. Nag was immediately dismissed from her roles as Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary, and head of Corporate Affairs. Jason M. Morris has been appointed to succeed her.

With Shaw's exit, Norfolk Southern has unanimously appointed Mark R. George as the new Executive Vice President and CEO. George, who will also join the Norfolk Southern board, expressed his honor in taking on this leadership role.

The investigation into the relationship between Nag and Shaw was initiated after their connection became public. It concluded that Shaw's consensual relationship with the company’s Chief Legal Officer breached company policies.

Nabanita C. Nag, who describes herself as an "experienced leader," previously worked at Goldman Sachs. She holds a bachelor's degree in Government and English from Georgetown University and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from New York University School of Law. Nag joined Norfolk Southern in 2020 as General Counsel, was promoted to Chief Legal Officer in 2022, and became Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs in 2023.