Louis DeJoy has officially stepped down as Postmaster General and CEO of the U.S. Postal Service, ending a nearly five-year tenure marked by sweeping operational changes and bold modernization efforts.
Doug Tulino, the current Deputy Postmaster General, will serve as acting Postmaster General while the USPS Board of Governors searches for DeJoy’s permanent successor. Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder is leading that search.
DeJoy’s time at USPS was defined by a push for financial sustainability through major network consolidations, shifts in transportation strategy, and a more competitive stance against private carriers like FedEx and UPS. He also sought to modernize USPS’s relationships with package consolidators and launch new products aimed at bolstering its parcel delivery presence.
In his official statement, DeJoy expressed confidence in the agency’s direction, noting that USPS is “well positioned and capable of carrying forward” its transformation strategy.
Why It Matters
Leadership transitions at USPS often ripple across the logistics and e-commerce world. For merchants, shippers, and 3PLs who depend on USPS for affordable and reliable last-mile delivery, the coming months may bring shifts in pricing structures, service offerings, or strategic focus.
We’ll continue monitoring developments as the USPS board selects its next leader—and what that might signal for the future of U.S. shipping infrastructure.
