David Abney - United Parcel Insider

Mr. David P. Abney is the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director of United Parcel Service, Inc. He became UPSs Chief Executive Officer in September 2014, and assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors in February 2016. David previously served as Chief Operating Officer since 2007, overseeing logistics, sustainability, engineering and all facets of the UPS transportation network. Before serving as COO, David was President of UPS International, leading the Companys strategic initiative to increase its global logistics capabilities. During his career, he was also involved in a number of global acquisitions that included the Fritz Companies, Stolica, Lynx Express, and SinoTrans in China. Earlier in his career, he served as President of SonicAir, a sameday delivery service that signaled UPSs move into the service parts logistics sector. David began his UPS career in 1974 in Greenwood, Mississippi. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, David serves as a Trustee of The UPS Foundation and as a Trustee of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. He is also a member of the board of directors Atlanta Committee for Progress, Engage Atlanta, and is the 2019 Chair Elect, Executive Governing Committee Member of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. He is the former Chairman of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta. He served on the board of directors of Johnson Controls International plc, until 2018. David has a thorough understanding of our strategies and operations gained through his over 40 years of service to our company, a complex, global business enterprise with a large, laborintensive workforce. He has significant experience in operations, having served as our Chief Operating Officer for seven years, including indepth knowledge of logistics.