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Prior to UPS , Tomé worked for 24 years at Home Depot , where she worked with every CEO in the company ’ s history , starting with co-founders Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank , Robert Nardelli , Frank Blake and Craig Menear .

Tomé retired from her role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2019 . “ I was at peace . I ’ m like , this is going to be great . I ’ m going to do corporate boards , my foundation , my family office , the farm , and spend more time with my family and friends .”

However , her retirement was short-lived ... “ Seriously bored ” with retired life on her farm , Tomé , who has had a career of making money and getting things done , stepped into the role of CEO at UPS - as she puts it - ‘ breaking glasses ’.

“ I am the first outsider CEO ( at UPS ), the first woman CEO [ in the company ’ s 114 years ] and the first woman CEO in the industry ,” said Tomé , who is currently one of Fortune : four female Fortune 50 CEOs .

Commenting on her appointment , Blank said : “ Beyond her familiarity with UPS ’ s complex operations , she is simply an exceptional , thoughtful leader with uncommon financial acumen and a keen understanding of how important a thriving culture is to the success of a large business . I know she ’ ll be an outstanding leader for this great company , just as she was for so many years at the Home Depot .”

16 September 2021