By Business Wire, February 26, 2013, 11:30:00 AM EDT
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dan Brutto, a 38-year veteran and the architect of UPS's international
strategy for the past five-and-a-half years will retire at the end of
April. Brutto, 56, will be succeeded as president of UPS International
by 28-year UPS employee Jim Barber, currently president of UPS Europe.
In his new position, the 52-year-old Barber will join UPS's Management
Committee, comprised of the company's 10 most senior executives.
"Dan is the epitome of a global leader who understands what it takes to
be successful on the world stage," said UPS Chairman and CEO Scott
Davis. "He sets a strategy and then enables people to get large ideas
accomplished. Dan's contributions will have a lasting impact on future
generations of UPSers and we are grateful for his dedication."
UPS has introduced innovative services and technologies to help solve
global needs of business customers and consumers. Davis said, "We remain
bullish on Europe for the long-term and we are near completion of the
three-year expansion of our main European air hub in Cologne. In
addition, we are well positioned in Asia and other regions of the world.
Our focus remains on deploying leading technologies to support our
operations and provide unique customer solutions while expanding our
global network and serving the needs of end consumers around the world."
"This is an exciting time," Davis added. "We have a strong growth
strategy and we will continue to look for growth opportunities either
organic or through acquisition. Jim will be very effective in expanding
our international business while driving innovation, new services and
improving profitability. The transition to Jim will be seamless and
demonstrates the strength and depth of our management team."
Barber joined UPS in 1985 and has been a senior executive on the
international management team since 2004. He has served in key
operational and financial positions, including president of the UK &
Ireland district, and chief operating officer for UPS Europe where he
was responsible for the business performance across Europe, the Middle
East and Africa (EMEA), as well as the region's sophisticated air and
ground transportation network. In his current role he is responsible for
all UPS operations in more than 120 EMEA countries and territories.
UPS (NYSE:UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range
of solutions including the transportation of packages and freight; the
facilitation of international trade, and the deployment of advanced
technology to more efficiently manage the world of business.
Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and
territories worldwide. The company can be found on the Web at UPS.com
and its corporate blog can be found at blog.ups.com.
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Note to editors: Bios and photos for Dan Brutto and Jim Barber can be
found on www.pressroom.ups.com
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made
in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements,
including statements regarding the intent, belief or current
expectations of UPS and its management regarding the company's strategic
directions, prospects and future results, involve certain risks and
uncertainties. Certain factors may cause actual results to differ
materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements,
including economic and other conditions in the markets in which we
operate, our competitive environment, increased security requirements,
strikes, work stoppages and slowdowns, changes in energy prices,
governmental regulations and other risks discussed in the company's Form
10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
which discussions are incorporated herein by reference.
Source: UPS