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Carol B. Tome

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Chief Executive Officer at UPS

Carol B. Tome

Chief Executive Officer at UPS
Decisive
Assertive
Fast-Paced
Determined
Persuasive
Ambitious
Dynamic
Visionary
Spontaneous
Pioneering
Adventurous
Casual
Enthusiastic
Personable
Adaptable
Optimistic
Inventive
Approachable
Warm
Hospitable
Intuitive
Friendly
Accommodating
Diplomatic
Composed
Thoughtful
Agreeable
Careful
Modest
Consistent
Conscientious
Perceptive
Calm
Diligent
Meticulous
Collected
Accurate
Rational
Reserved
Strong-willed
Skeptical
Straightforward
Efficient
Candid
Steadfast
Focused
Vigorous
Persistent
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Education:
University of Denver - MBA
Overview:
  • Has demonstrated a remarkable tenure of over 21 years as a Board Member at UPS, showcasing commitment and strategic insight from 2003-Present.
  • Spearheaded financial strategies at The Home Depot, serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for 18 years, contributing significantly to the company's growth and stability from 2001-2019.
  • Exhibited strong financial leadership across various roles, including Vice President and Treasurer at both Riverwood International Corp. and Johns Manville, highlighting a versatile & extensive career in finance spanning over four decades from 1988-2019.
Quotes

ON HISTORIC CEO APPOINTMENT...

"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." source

ON RESILIENT STRATEGIC GROWTH...

"2023 was a unique and difficult year and through it all we remained focused on controlling what we could control, stayed on strategy and strengthened our foundation for future growth." source

ON HIGHER OPERATIONAL COST...

"We put more cost in our business this year than we had anticipated, in an environment where the volume has receded." source

DISC Type:
Captain (D)
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Driver (Di)
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Initiator (DI)
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Influencer (Id)
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Stabilizer (SC)
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Editor (Cs)
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Analyst (C)
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Skeptic (Cd)
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Questioner
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Architect (Dc)
How to communicate
Focus on their need for control and results, be direct and to the point.
Do
Provide specific details about the product's features and benefits
Highlight how the product will solve their problems and make their life easier
Don't
Beat around the bush or offer vague information
Be too pushy or salesy
When communicating with them, focus on being direct, confident, and results-oriented.
Do
Speak in a fast-paced, confident tone
Focus on the bottom line and how your product can help them achieve their goals
Don't
Use too much jargon or technical language
Waste time on small talk or irrelevant details
Focus on big ideas, big concepts, and fast action over analysis.
Do
Use a direct and assertive tone
Emphasize results and benefits over features
Don't
Use overly flowery language or too many details
Be pushy or aggressive
Communicate with energy and a lively approach. Engage them by communicating clearly and vividly.
Do
Use inspiring language and be enthusiastic
Show them how the product can enhance their social status or reputation
Don't
Be too technical or confusing
Focus solely on features without considering how it can improve their life
Communicate in a friendly, casual manner and highlight the benefits of the product. Avoid criticism or confrontation.
Do
Use a light-hearted approach to build rapport
Highlight how the product can benefit their life or work
Don't
Be overly critical or confrontational
Use overly technical or confusing language
Interact with them in a friendly, agreeable manner with a light-hearted approach. Avoid criticism and confrontation.
Do
Wrap your pitch with positivity and emotional language
Include personalized, warm greetings and sincere sign off
Don't
Use forceful or high-pressure language
Talk too much about past experience without explaining the important insights
Focus on building a personal relationship and finding common ground. Speak positively and offer reassurance about the product.
Do
Engage them in conversation and find out their interests and concerns
Offer personalized recommendations and highlight how the product can meet their needs
Don't
Push too hard or use aggressive sales tactics
Dismiss or minimize their concerns or objections
Provide detailed information and use a friendly, personal tone
Do
Explain how your product can meet their specific needs
Use stories or examples that they can relate to
Don't
Use technical language or jargon
Push for a quick decision without building rapport first
Provide a warm, friendly greeting and use positive, upbeat language. Focus on building a relationship and show acceptance for who they are.
Do
Use friendly, expressive language
Refer to common interests and associations
Don't
Use a serious, businesslike tone
Bring up your flaws before they do
Focus on building a relationship and connecting with them on a personal level.
Do
Use a warm, friendly tone
Ask about their interests and hobbies
Don't
Use overly technical language
Pressure them into making a decision
Be friendly and focus on building a relationship with them. Use a light-hearted approach and avoid criticism or confrontation.
Do
Focus on building a friendly relationship
Validate their opinions and approach with positive language
Don't
Use forceful or high-pressure language
Force an aggressive sales pitch
Use a straightforward and logical approach when communicating with them
Do
Provide data and logical reasoning to support your claims
Use clear and concise language
Don't
Use overly expressive or emotional language
Use lots of anecdotes or storytelling
Use a serious, businesslike tone and focus on details, data, and results.
Do
Focus on their toughest problems.
Send additional data to support your pitch
Don't
Bring up your flaws before they do
Be unrealistically optimistic
Focus on providing logical reasoning and factual information. Be patient and answer their questions with clear and concise responses.
Do
Provide data-driven reasons for your product
Answer their questions with a well-thought-out response
Don't
Use overly expressive language
Speak in an overly casual manner
Focus on concrete data, specifics, and logistics. Avoid fluffy language and hype.
Do
Provide clear data and statistics to support the product
Present a clear, logical argument for why the product is worth investing in
Don't
Spend too much time on abstract concepts or big ideas
Get sidetracked with small details or anecdotes
When communicating with them, focus on being clear, concise, and results-oriented.
Do
Provide clear and concise information about the product and its benefits
Focus on results and practical details
Don't
Use overly descriptive or flowery language
Waste time on social chatter or small talk
Executive priorities
  • Drive operational excellence through streamlined processes and innovative efficiencies.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and development to empower employees.
  • Enhance customer-centric strategies to elevate satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Champion sustainability initiatives to minimize environmental impact and promote responsible growth.
Media
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Here’s how much UPS CEO Carol Tomé made in total compensation in 2023

The top executive’s total compensation was higher last year than in 2022 but lower than in 2021.

Barron's

UPS CEO Carol Tomé Explains How Her Stock Can Go Higher

New three-year targets from shipping giant United Parcel Service landed with a thud. Investors are worried that the economy and excess shipping capacity will stand in the way of improvement.

Fast Company

UPS strike update: 7 things to know about CEO Carol Tomé

UPS announced it had reached a deal with the Teamsters union, avoiding what would have been one of the largest strikes in history. Here’s why Wall Street loves UPS’s CEO.

Personality traits
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Build rapport
  • Speak with confident language
  • Be concise and to the point
  • Ask a bold question early
  • Ask what she wants from the call
Gather information
  • Learn about her team's current efficiency
  • Get through the most important questions up front
  • Ask her urgent questions right off the bat
  • Learn what her competition is doing
Discuss budget
  • Compare your pricing with competitors
  • Allow some room for her to negotiate
  • Give her the bottom-line pricing without going into details
  • Explain how she can save more money in the future
Drive action
  • Explain how taking action will help her make progress
  • Focus on the advantages she will gain
  • Push for a quick decision
  • Point out the challenges she will face
Negotiate
  • Challenge both parties to come up with a better solution
  • End the discussion and revisit it later if she is being too firm
  • Use assertive, confident language
  • Articulate your personal and mutual goals clearly
Work together
  • Resist the temptation to apologize
  • Give her a deadline for answering
  • Make clear what you need from her
  • Ask her outright

United Parcel Service

UPS, a US-based global logistics giant, delivers 25M+ packages daily across 220+ countries with a wide array of transportation and courier services.
Industry:
Mail, Package and Freight Delivery
Headquarters:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Revenue:
$91.00B
Employees:
404,700

How to negotiate

Keep the discussion casual, but be prepared for candid pushback, at times.
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Company Milestones
  • 1907: UPS founded, transforming package delivery.
  • 1953: Iconic brown trucks introduced.
  • 1975: Next Day Air service sets express shipping standard.
  • 1999: UPS goes public, becoming logistics giant.
  • 2022: Celebrating 115 years of unmatched delivery excellence.

Demo your product

Notice how he uses your product and let him have fun trial-and-erroring on his own.
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Top Products
  • Package delivery and logistics solutions worldwide.
  • Express shipping services, including Next Day Air.
  • Freight forwarding for global cargo transportation.
  • Supply chain management and optimization.
  • Specialized services like UPS Access Point for convenient parcel pickup and drop-off.
Key Executives
Company Stock Performance
Key News
Bloomberg

UPS Jumps as Investment Spree Pays Off With Smooth Holiday Rush

CEO sees more international gains despite ‘slight slowdown’. Spending more than doubled in 2018 versus previous five years.

Jan, 2019

CNBC

UPS to offer buyouts to some employees

UPS said on Thursday it was offering buyouts to some employees, as Chief Executive Carol Tomé aims to curb costs at the delivery firm.

Sep, 2020

The Wall Street Journal

UPS to Sell Freight Trucking Business to TFI for $800 Million

The agreement announced Monday would allow the business to continue using UPS’s domestic package network for five years to fulfill shipments.

Jan, 2021

AP

UPS reaches tentative contract with 340,000 unionized workers, potentially dodging calamitous strike

The agreement was announced Tuesday, the first day that UPS and the Teamsters returned to the table after contentious negotiations.

July, 2023

Competitive Landscape
Annual Revenue:
$91.00B
  • Average daily package volume of 22.3M
  • Revenue was $91.00B in 2023, a decrease of 9.3%.
  • UPS offers integrated logistics solutions for seamless supply chain management.
Annual Revenue:
$90.15B
  • Average daily package volume of 16.5M.
  • Revenue in 2023 was $90.15B, a 3.59% decrease.
  • FedEx offers same-day delivery, healthcare logistics, and global e-commerce fulfillment.
Annual Revenue:
$78.20B
  • Average daily package volume of 23.8M
  • Revenue in 2023 was $78.204B, a 0.4% decrease.
  • USPS offers universal delivery, affordable rates, P.O. boxes, and Saturday delivery.
Annual Revenue:
$87.04B
  • Average daily package volume of 4.10M.
  • Revenue in 2023 was $87.04, growth of 13%
  • DHL offers fast shipping, freight forwarding, and tailored logistics.

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