USPS Taps UPS Supply Chain Veteran as New Strategy Chief

Key Details The U.S. Postal Service has appointed Matt Connolly, a logistics veteran with over 20 years at UPS, as chief solutions and strategy officer. Postmaster General David Steiner announced the hire Friday while presenting second-quarter fiscal results to the board of governors. Connolly has served as special advisor to Steiner for the past seven months. Why It Matters Connolly's appointment signals USPS's aggressive push to strengthen parcel operations and network efficiency. His extensive UPS background in air freight, ocean freight, parcel services, and e-commerce logistics directly addresses USPS's need to compete in the booming parcel market. Steiner emphasized that Connolly's expertise will help optimize network planning and cross-functional alignment across operations, sales, and marketing. The Big Picture USPS lost $2 billion in Q2 and has accumulated losses exceeding $30 billion since fiscal 2021. Leadership has made parcel revenue growth a critical priority and is pairing Connolly's hire with other recent appointments, including Pete Routsolias as chief logistics officer. Connolly's track record includes managing $1 billion in annual transportation spending at UPS, designing e-commerce delivery strategies, and successfully integrating major logistics acquisitions - experience directly applicable to USPS's modernization efforts.