Carol B. Tomé Quotes
24 quotes from Carol B. Tomé — CEO of UPS, the world's largest package delivery company..
“Leading today requires grace, humility, empathy, and courage.”
“I've learned a lot since I took the CEO role. It is an honor and a privilege to serve, but also a heavy responsibility.”
“As a global company, the proximity to one of the world's busiest airports was an added plus.”
“I'm proud of UPSers, who throughout the pandemic showed up….UPSers are essential workers, they are truly moving our world forward by delivering what matters.”
“I was at peace.”
“We still think Georgia is a great place to do business.”
“I am committed to transforming UPS into a people-focused, customer-first organization.”
“I have always believed in breaking glass ceilings.”
“We are CEOs of communities.”
“I credit my mentors for shaping my career.”
“I am proud of our financial performance, last year reporting the highest revenue and operating profit in our company history.”
“I continue to drive meaningful change and innovation within the supply chain space.”
“UPSers are essential workers, they are truly moving our world forward by delivering what matters.”
“I'm proud of UPSers, who throughout the pandemic showed up.”
“I'm not under any additional pressure than any of my male counterparts.”
“I have a competitive workforce and labor environment.”
“I have worked under every CEO in The Home Depot's history.”
“I really do like to make money and I like to generate value. At Home Depot they had a 450% increase in shareholder value during my tenure. Wouldn't it be fun to do something like that at UPS?”
“When I decided to accept the role of chief executive officer of UPS, in the late winter of 2019, it seemed like a straightforward choice. Having recently retired from Home Depot after 24 years of service, nearly two decades of them as CFO, I wasn't necessarily looking for a new job.”
“I am the first outsider CEO, the first woman CEO, and the first woman CEO in the industry. I broke lots of glass.”
“I was very blessed in many ways that I onboarded during the pandemic because I was able to study the company, get to know our people, and bring strategic clarity to our business.”
“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.”
“What Peter Drucker said, long, long time ago — culture eats strategy for breakfast. And we saw that. The strategy didn't matter so much. It was the culture that powered us through.”
“Moving our world forward by delivering what matters. I love this because it's not just about moving goods; it's about doing good too.”
