Michael L. “Mike” Eskew 

Michael L. “Mike” Eskew earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering in 1972. After graduation, he commenced his career at UPS as an industrial engineering manager. During the next 30 years, he steadily progressed through the ranks of the organization. In 2002, Eskew was appointed chief executive officer and chairman of the board of UPS, overseeing its 360,000 global employees. While at UPS, Eskew was appointed to the President’s Export Council and elected chairman of the US-China Business Council. In 2004, he was elected to the National Academy of Engineering. Currently, Eskew serves on the boards of 3M, IBM, and Eli Lilly and Company.