A Career at the Intersection of Business & Global Affairs: A Conversation with Laura Lane (MSFS’90) - Video

The Stanton Distinguished Leaders Series presents:

A Career at the Intersection of Business and Global Affairs: A Conversation with Laura Lane (MSFS'90), Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, UPS & Co-Chair of the President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa

Moderated by:
Brad Jensen, McCrane/Shaker Chair in International Business and Professor of Economics and International Business

Laura Lane began her UPS career as president, global public affairs in 2011 and was responsible for worldwide government affairs activities for UPS in over 220 countries and territories. She managed a global team of over 80 government affairs and strategic communications professionals. In a short time, she strengthened UPS' growth and competitiveness, including successfully advocating for comprehensive tax reform; enhancing network efficiencies through infrastructure investments; securing alternative fuel credits in support of sustainability; working to modernize trade agreements and customs processes; leveling the playing field with postal networks; facilitating UPS Flight Forward certification; and advocating for laws that promote equity and justice in the workplace.

Lane currently serves as co-chair of the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA). She also is a member of the board of UNHCR USA and previously served as a U.S. government-appointed delegate for the APEC Business Advisory Council. She is a member of the board of several U.S. business associations and nonprofits, including serving on the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital.

Lane graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and history. As a Truman Scholar, she also graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown University with a master of science degree in foreign service focusing on international economics and business diplomacy.

October 28, 2021