UPS Assigns First Nigerian MD

United Parcel Service (UPS) has announced the appointment of Mr. Ralph Ozuode as the first indigenous Managing Director for its Nigerian operations.

Ozuode’s career with UPS started in August 1991, as an Industrial Engineer, and rose from this position to become Industrial Engineering Manager in 1994. He was promoted to the position of Operations Manager in 2006.

In 2007, he was sent on an International assignment with the Europe Region Strategy Team in Brussels during which period he held assignments in strategy, operations, and business development.

Ralph Ozoude was appointed to the position of Country Manager in 2008 and made significant improvements in UPS logistics network as the company expanded its reach with significant growth in international operations, supply chain and freight.

An alumnus of the University of Jos, Ozoude holds an MBA in Management. He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management and Institute of Management Consultants.

A statement from the company stated that Ralph is widely traveled, and brings to the office of Managing Director, management experiences spanning over twenty years. Ralph has attended several trainings and management courses in Nigeria, Europe and America. Under his leadership, UPS is positioned for innovation, operational excellence and accelerated growth, which is the secret of past successes, and road map for the future.