UPS Promotes Laura Lane To Chief Corporate Affairs And Communications Officer
July 28 2020 - 11:00AM
- Lane Joins the UPS Executive Leadership Team, Reporting to
Chief Executive Officer Carol Tomé
- UPS creates new strategic executive role to align external
affairs including public policy and government affairs,
communications, and community relations
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced Laura Lane has been promoted to
Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer. Lane will join
UPS’s Executive Leadership Team and report directly to CEO Carol
Tomé. She will oversee Public Policy and Government Affairs, Public
Relations, Employee Communications, and the UPS Foundation.
“Laura is a strategic leader who knows how to seize
opportunities, tackle challenges and rally employees to achieve
goals,” said UPS CEO, Carol Tomé. “Especially in today’s
complex and evolving environment, Laura’s integrity, intelligence,
political instincts and positive energy make her a natural choice
to take on this new global role working with me to manage UPS’s
reputation and external relations.”
Laura began her UPS career as president, Global Public Affairs
in 2011. In this role, she was responsible for worldwide government
affairs activities.
In a short time, she has strengthened UPS growth and
competitiveness, including successfully advocating for
comprehensive tax reform; enhancing network efficiencies through
infrastructure investments; securing alternative fuel credits in
support of sustainability; working to modernize trade agreements
and customs processes; leveling the playing field with postal
networks; facilitating UPS Flight Forward certification; and
advocating for laws that promote equity and justice in the
workplace.
Prior to joining UPS, Laura served in both the public and
private sectors. She was managing director and head of
International Government Affairs at Citigroup and vice president
for Global Public Policy with Time Warner.
In her government career, Laura served as a trade negotiator in
the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in the negotiation of
China’s entry to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the WTO
Financial Services Agreement and the WTO Basic Telecommunications
Agreement. She also served as a diplomat in the U.S. Foreign
Service from 1990-1997, including serving as consular/economic
officer in Bogota, Colombia and then at the American Embassy in
Kigali, Rwanda. In Rwanda, she led evacuation efforts during the
outbreak of civil war and returned as political advisor to U.S.
forces providing humanitarian relief in the post-conflict
environment. In a recent TED Talk, Laura describes that first-hand
account and the importance of advocating for positive change.
Laura currently serves as co-chair of the President’s Advisory
Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA). She is also a
member of the Board of UNHCR USA and previously served as a U.S.
government appointed delegate for the APEC Business Advisory
Council. Laura is a member of the board of several U.S. business
associations and non-profits, including serving on the Girl Scout
Council of the Nation’s Capital.
Laura graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University with a
Bachelor’s degree in political science and history. As a Truman
Scholar, she also graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown
University with a Master of Science degree in foreign service in
international economics and business diplomacy.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a
broad range of solutions including transporting packages and
freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced
technology to more efficiently manage the world of business.
Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and
territories worldwide. UPS was awarded America’s Best Customer
Service company for Shipping and Delivery services by Newsweek
magazine; Forbes Most Valuable Brand in Transportation; and top
rankings on the JUST 100 list for social responsibility, the Dow
Jones Sustainability World Index, and the Harris Poll Reputation
Quotient, among other prestigious rankings and awards. The company
can be found on the web at ups.com or pressroom.ups.com and its
corporate blog can be found at ups.com/longitudes The company’s
sustainability eNewsletter, UPS Horizons, can be
found at ups.com/sustainabilitynewsletter. To get UPS news direct,
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