UPS Names Juan Perez Chief Information And Engineering Officer
April 24 2017 - 3:00PM
- Accelerates implementation of UPS’s Smart Logistics
Network
- Aligns critical technology and engineering teams in one
organization
- Forms Advanced Technology Group to develop new solutions for
customers and UPS operations
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the alignment of all technology
and engineering functions into one organization and named Juan
Perez Chief Information and Engineering Officer. Perez will lead a
unified team of UPS engineers and IT professionals, laser-focused
on building the company’s Smart Logistics Network of the future.
Mark Wallace will continue to lead Global Engineering and
Sustainability as a member of the company’s executive Management
Committee, reporting to Juan Perez.
“UPS has a long history of investing in technology and
engineering, and we are committed to driving growth, enabling
customer solutions, and creating shareholder value through a
constant focus on innovation,” said Chairman and CEO David Abney.
“As we look to the future, it is critical that we align all of our
efforts into one, cohesive, fast-moving and powerful technology
organization – Juan is ideally positioned to lead our efforts in
these areas.”
Appointed in March, 2016 to the position of Chief Information
Officer, Perez has proven to be a change agent for the organization
throughout his 27 years with the company, finding new ways to
quickly put technology and engineering into action. He was a key
member of the group that defined the foundation for UPS operational
technology tools and strategies used today to facilitate driver
scheduling, package delivery operations, and many
technology-enabled services. Perez also worked with the IT
team that developed the On-Road Integrated Optimization and
Navigation (ORION) system used by UPS operations to optimize
delivery routes to improve service and efficiency.
“At UPS, we are on a relentless path of innovation that will
always be driven by technology in support of our customers and our
operations,” said Perez. “But we need to move forward even faster.
UPS operates at the intersection of the physical and virtual
worlds, and we have unique opportunities to deploy cutting-edge
technologies ranging from artificial intelligence and machine
learning to the internet of things, all tied together through big
data.”
The company is also creating a new Advanced Technology Group to
help accelerate decisions and improve collaboration as UPS
implements key components of its next generation network. The group
will be responsible for the research, testing, and development of
new technologies and models to improve global network capabilities.
The Advanced Technology Group will also help to strengthen
collaboration with technology companies and academic institutions
to explore innovative technologies and solutions.
Perez holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University
of Southern California and an MS in Computer and Manufacturing
Engineering. He has contributed to numerous patents in support of
UPS’ intellectual property. In 2013, Perez was recognized by
Computerworld as a Premier 100 IT Leader. In 2015, he was
recognized as one of the top 100 Hispanic IT leaders by the
Hispanic IT Executive Council (HITEC) and by Atlanta Telecom
Professionals (ATP) with the 2015 Leadership Award. Perez has also
been named as a 2016 Top Latino Leader by the Council for Latino
Workplace Equity.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a
broad range of solutions including transporting packages and
freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced
technology to more efficiently manage the world of business.
Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and
territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web
at ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found
at longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct,
visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS or follow
@UPS_News.
Glenn Zaccara
404-828-4663
gzaccara@ups.com
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS)
Historical Stock Chart
From Apr 2024 to May 2024
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS)
Historical Stock Chart
From May 2023 to May 2024