UPS names new leaders as executive retires after 37 years

UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced that Kate Gutmann, Executive Vice President and President of International, Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions, will retire for personal family reasons, with her last day in the role set for September 1, 2026.

Gutmann, who spent nearly 37 years at UPS beginning with an internship, will continue as a strategic advisor through March 2027. She will be succeeded by Wilfredo Ramos, a UPS veteran of more than 20 years who currently leads the company's Asia Pacific and Brokerage businesses. Ramos will assume the title of Executive Vice President and Chief International, Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions Officer.

"Kate represents the very best of UPS," said Chief Executive Officer Carol Tomé. "Throughout her career, she has championed our customers, strengthened our global capabilities, and delivered exceptional results."

Alongside the leadership transition, UPS announced a shift to a new global operating model, effective September 1, 2026. The company said the model is designed to standardize operational processes across geographies while maintaining flexibility for local markets.

As part of the restructuring, Nando Cesarone has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Global Operations Officer, overseeing the company's global air network, surface transportation, and related functions. Matt Guffey has been named Executive Vice President and Chief U.S. Domestic Officer, responsible for U.S. businesses including Small Package, Roadie, Happy Returns, The UPS Stores, and Mail Innovations.

UPS also announced the creation of a new Executive Vice President and Chief Global Commercial Strategy Officer role, covering global strategy, marketing, product management, and pricing. A search for that position is underway.

The company said the operating model changes follow the completion of its Amazon volume reduction and network reconfiguration initiatives in June 2026.

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