David Steiner, FedEx board member, tapped to lead U.S. Postal Service as postmaster general

Core Points - The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has appointed David Steiner, former CEO of Waste Management, as the new postmaster general, succeeding Louis DeJoy and Doug Tulino [2] - Steiner is expected to officially join USPS in July and will resign from the FedEx board, where he has served since 2009 [2] - USPS reported a significant net loss of $9.5 billion in 2024, highlighting ongoing financial challenges [2] - Steiner expressed his honor in leading USPS, emphasizing the importance of its public service mission and its role as an independent establishment of the executive branch [2] - During his tenure at Waste Management from 2004 to late 2016, Steiner was recognized for transforming operations and culture, resulting in strong financial performance [3]