WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States
Postal Service today announced that Megan
J. Brennan, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer,
is retiring effective Jan. 31,
2020.
"Megan Brennan is a devoted
public servant who has helped lead the United States Postal Service
though some very challenging circumstances," said Robert M. Duncan, Chairman of the Board of
Postal Governors. "The Governors greatly appreciate her leadership
and devotion to the Postal Service."
"Having begun her career as a letter carrier more than three
decades ago, Megan has a fundamental understanding of the important
role this organization plays in communities around the country and
to our broader economy," said Duncan. "She has been a strong
advocate for postal employees and customers. We especially
appreciate her recent leadership of the Postal Service's efforts to
make significant changes to the international mail system, and
level the playing field for American businesses."
"In the months to come, the Governors will conduct a nationwide
search for the 75th Postmaster General of the United States, while continuing to work
with Postmaster General Brennan through a successful holiday season
and a seamless transition in leadership."
Brennan expressed her sincere gratitude to the men and women of
the United States Postal Service, "I have had the privilege to work
with you over the course of my 33-year career. You embody the
spirit of public service, you earn the trust of the American people
every day, and you continually reinforce my reverence for this
institution and my abiding belief in our mission."
Brennan is the 74th Postmaster General and first woman to serve
in this role. Upon her retirement she will have served in the
position for five years. Brennan previously served as Chief
Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of the Postal
Service for four years, and held prior roles as Vice President of
both Eastern Area and Northeast Area Operations. Brennan began her
Postal Service career as a letter carrier in Lancaster, PA.
As Postmaster General, Brennan advanced technology and
customer-centric strategies to invest in the future of the Postal
Service, and to shape growth opportunities for the organization and
the industries it serves. These strategies encompassed better use
of data and technology, improved speed to market of product and
service innovations, continuously improved processes throughout the
organization and fully engaged and leveraged the talents of the
organizations 635,000-employee workforce.
"When I was appointed Postmaster General, I made a commitment to
the Board of Governors that I would serve for five years and it has
been my absolute honor to do so," said Brennan. "I feel a deep
responsibility to this organization and to its future. The advance
notice of my retirement will allow the Board adequate time to
conduct an executive search, select the next Postmaster General,
and ensure a seamless transition."
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating
expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services
to fund its operations.
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