UPS Honored During Award Ceremony in D.C. on October 10th
UPS (NYSE: UPS) has been recognized with the 2019 Corporate Award by The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent membership organization focused on the development of global black leaders. Additionally, ELC has welcomed four UPS executives into its membership of senior executives: George Brooks, President, Americas Region; Rhonda Clark, President, Global Buildings and Systems Engineering; Charlene Thomas, Chief Human Resources Officer; and George Willis, President, U.S. Operations.
The ELC is committed to advancing the role and contributions of black executives and preparing the next generation of corporate leaders through programs, events and philanthropic endeavors. Through this award, ELC has acknowledged UPS for significant contributions to the advancement of black corporate executives, its support of employees and diverse suppliers, and its philanthropic commitment to supporting the community. The award was accepted by David Abney, UPS Chairman and CEO, at the ELC’s Recognition Gala on October 10th in D.C. The induction of UPS’s executives was also announced during that event.
“The ELC plays a critical role in helping diversify the candidate pipeline for corporations,” said Abney. “It readies executives so they can take on leadership positions, but also helps create an understanding and appreciation for the nuances of corporate leadership, ensuring that ELC candidates make a strategic impact and significant contribution to the companies they join.”
UPS’s support of ELC began two decades ago, in 1999, as part of the organization’s strategy of cultivating a creative, inclusive and supportive workplace, and long history of valuing cultural diversity and inclusion.
With a service area that spans 220 countries and territories, UPS represents the world and considers it a business imperative to include the diverse communities it serves. By supporting organizations that focus on education and empowerment, UPS is helping to foster and advance an inclusive business environment.
UPS (NYSE: UPS) has been recognized with the 2019 Corporate Award by The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent membership organization focused on the development of global black leaders. Additionally, ELC has welcomed four UPS executives into its membership of senior executives: George Brooks, President, Americas Region; Rhonda Clark, President, Global Buildings and Systems Engineering; Charlene Thomas, Chief Human Resources Officer; and George Willis, President, U.S. Operations.
The ELC is committed to advancing the role and contributions of black executives and preparing the next generation of corporate leaders through programs, events and philanthropic endeavors. Through this award, ELC has acknowledged UPS for significant contributions to the advancement of black corporate executives, its support of employees and diverse suppliers, and its philanthropic commitment to supporting the community. The award was accepted by David Abney, UPS Chairman and CEO, at the ELC’s Recognition Gala on October 10th in D.C. The induction of UPS’s executives was also announced during that event.
“The ELC plays a critical role in helping diversify the candidate pipeline for corporations,” said Abney. “It readies executives so they can take on leadership positions, but also helps create an understanding and appreciation for the nuances of corporate leadership, ensuring that ELC candidates make a strategic impact and significant contribution to the companies they join.”
UPS’s support of ELC began two decades ago, in 1999, as part of the organization’s strategy of cultivating a creative, inclusive and supportive workplace, and long history of valuing cultural diversity and inclusion.
With a service area that spans 220 countries and territories, UPS represents the world and considers it a business imperative to include the diverse communities it serves. By supporting organizations that focus on education and empowerment, UPS is helping to foster and advance an inclusive business environment.
