My name is Joseph Lucas, and I have dedicated my career to understanding how sound financial thinking drives strong business decisions. For more than 26 years at UPS and UPS Capital, I operated at the intersection of finance, strategy, and leadership—building the finance and accounting team at UPS Capital, leading international operations from the UK, and ultimately serving as Head of Strategy. Every major decision we made—investments, capital allocation, risk management—rested on disciplined...
My name is Joseph Lucas, and I have dedicated my career to understanding how sound financial thinking drives strong business decisions. For more than 26 years at UPS and UPS Capital, I operated at the intersection of finance, strategy, and leadership—building the finance and accounting team at UPS Capital, leading international operations from the UK, and ultimately serving as Head of Strategy. Every major decision we made—investments, capital allocation, risk management—rested on disciplined financial analysis. That real-world responsibility shapes how I teach corporate finance today.
I earned my MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and hold a BA in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Beyond industry leadership, I have guest lectured in business strategy and finance at both undergraduate and graduate levels and have been tutoring students online since 2023 across undergraduate, MBA, and executive programs.
In our sessions, corporate finance becomes practical and intuitive. We move beyond memorizing formulas to mastering concepts such as time value of money, NPV, cost of capital, discounted cash flow analysis, valuation, and capital budgeting. I emphasize clarity, structured problem-solving, and strategic thinking—ensuring you understand not only how calculations work, but why they matter in real decision-making.
My approach is disciplined yet supportive. I assess where you are, identify conceptual gaps, and tailor each session to build technical strength and confidence. Whether your goal is excelling in a demanding course or strengthening your professional skill set, I am committed to helping you think like a financial decision-maker—not just complete assignments, but truly master the material.
