Royal Mail Group today announced the appointment of Moya Greene as Chief Executive.Greene,who is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Post Corporation,will take up the post in the middle of July.

Donald Brydon, Royal Mail Chairman

"I am delighted that Moya is joining Royal Mail. She will bring energy, clear thinking and a proven leadership track record - as well as hugely relevant experience - to the business at an important moment in its evolution. I look forward to working closely with Moya as we tackle the challenges ahead and continue to focus on satisfying our customers and maintaining the six-days-a-week Universal Service."

Moya Greene

"I am honoured to be joining such a great company and to be working with its customers and its people at such a momentous time in its history."

Denis Lemelin,CUPW's president

"If you compare the four years before Greene with the four years under Greene's management the numbers show that injuries have gone up 15.4% and grievances have gone up 59.3%,". "We've also seen days lost to national strikes go from three to 36 and there has been a sharp decline in efforts to expand community services."

Dave Ward

"It's good to see the appointment of a person with a public sector background to Royal Mail.

"It's important that the new chief executive continues to move ahead with business transformation in partnership with the CWU. We look forward to meeting Moya Greene and establishing a productive working relationship."