Moya Greene, who will take up the post in the middle of July, is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Post Corporation.
Donald Brydon, Royal Mail Chairman, said: "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 said: "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."
Moya Greene has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Post Corporation since 2005. Prior to joining CPC, Ms Greene held senior roles at companies including Bombardier and TD Bank.
While at CPC, Ms Greene has led a wide-ranging transformation programme to increase quality of service and efficiency across the organisation. After decades of under-investment, CPC has moved to a stage where it is implementing state-of-the art "walk sequencing" technology which sorts mail to the exact sequence of addresses along each postman and postwoman’s route.
She has also implemented changes which give Canada Post a secure financial base including pricing certainty, access to debt markets and a clear understanding of Canada Post’s service obligations.
Ms Greene is a Member of the Board of Directors of International Post Corporation and of Tim Hortons Inc in Canada.
