On May 9, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Board of Governors announced the appointment of David Steiner as the 76th Postmaster General and CEO of the USPS. Pending completion of background and ethics checks, Steiner is expected to assume leadership in July 2025, succeeding former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who resigned in March. WDSU+13Tentang USPS+13The US Sun+13
Background and Career
Born and raised in New Orleans, Steiner graduated from Louisiana State University and earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He began his professional career as an attorney at Phelps Dunbar before joining Waste Management, where he held various executive roles, including Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel. Steiner served as CEO of Waste Management for 12 years, leading significant operational and cultural transformations. Currently, he serves on the board of directors for FedEx, Vulcan Materials, and AMP. Steiner has announced plans to resign from the FedEx board to avoid any conflicts of interest upon assuming his new role. Tentang USPS+1WDSU+1Politico+2WDSU+2Tentang USPS+2WDSU+3Axios+3Tentang USPS+3Reuters+2WSJ+2AP News+2
Appointment and Response
The USPS Board of Governors, which operates independently as mandated by federal law, selected Steiner after an executive search conducted by Egon Zehnder. The appointment follows pressure from the White House, leading to the resignation of DeJoy. Board Chair Amber McReynolds expressed confidence in Steiner’s leadership, emphasizing his vision and experience to guide the USPS into the future. AP News+1Tentang USPS+1ReutersNPR+9Spectrum News+9Spectrum News+9
Steiner’s appointment has sparked controversy, particularly among postal unions. Critics, including the National Association of Letter Carriers, have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to his ties with FedEx, a major competitor of USPS. There are also fears that his leadership may signal a move toward privatization of the postal service. The Guardian+16The US Sun+16Reuters+16Spectrum News+3Politico+3AP News+3
Challenges Ahead
The USPS faces significant financial challenges, including a reported $3.3 billion quarterly loss and over $108 billion in cumulative losses since 2007. Steiner inherits these issues amid ongoing efforts to modernize the agency through the “Delivering for America” plan, which aims to overhaul operations and restore financial sustainability. NPR+5Supply Chain Dive+5Tentang USPS+5
As Steiner prepares to take the helm, stakeholders remain watchful of his actions and decisions, which will shape the future of the USPS and its role in American society.The US Sun+3NPR+3Evrim Ağacı+3