Russell Stokes Appointed to the Board of Directors of UPS

UPS announced the election of Russell Stokes, President & CEO of GE Aviation Services and Chairman of GE Power Portfolio, to the UPS Board of Directors, effective immediately.

“Russell is a talented and proven leader, who brings expertise that will enhance our board’s governance and stewardship of UPS,” said William Johnson, Chairman of the UPS Board of Directors. “We welcome Russell to the board and look forward to the contributions he will make.

Russell Stokes, 49, is a GE Senior Vice President responsible for GE Aviation Services commercial growth, operating performance and customer experience across its global Overhaul and Repair footprint. Along with this role, Stokes is the Chairman of GE Power Portfolio. A 23-year GE veteran, prior to this role Stokes led GE Power, GE Power Portfolio, GE Energy Connections, GE Transportation and held senior roles at GE Aviation. Stokes joined GE in 1997 on GE’s Financial Management Program after earning a Bachelor’s of Finance degree from Cleveland State University. He is active in a number of Atlanta community-based organizations and is the former Chairman of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.

Stokes joins the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

 

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