Location Atlanta, Georgia, United States Regions Greater Atlanta Area, East Coast, Southern US Gender Male
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David Abney, who began his career as a part-time package loader while in college, served as the 11th Chief Executive Officer of UPS from 2014 until his retirement in 2020. David also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors from 2016-2020.
David previously served as Chief Operating Officer since 2007, overseeing logistics, sustainability,
engineering and all facets of the UPS transportation network. UPS's global transportation network serves more than 220 countries and territories, and includes a ground fleet of more than 96,000 vehicles and an air fleet of more than 500 aircraft. UPS operates major air hubs in Louisville, Kentucky; Cologne, Germany; and Shenzhen, China.
Before serving as Chief Operating Officer, David was President of UPS International, leading the company's strategic initiative to increase its global logistics capabilities. During his career, David was also involved in a number of global acquisitions that included the Fritz Companies, Stolica, Lynxs, and Sino-Trans in China.
Earlier in his career, David served as President of SonicAir, a same-day delivery service that signaled UPS's move into the service parts logistics sector. David began his UPS career in 1974 in a small facility in Greenwood, Mississippi, while attending Delta State University.
In addition to his corporate responsibilities, David serves as a Trustee of The UPS Foundation and chairman of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta. David is also a Member of the President's Export Council, the Board of Directors of Johnson Controls and the Business Roundtable.
A native of Greenwood, Miss., David earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Delta State University. David serves on the Board of Directors of the Delta State University Alumni Foundation.
David and his wife, Sherry, sponsor the school’s annual symposium on international business.
