David Abney
David Phillip Abney (born c. 1956) is an American business executive. He is executive chairman of United Parcel Service (UPS), having previously served as chairman and CEO from September 2014 to May 2020. (UPS).[1]
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| Born | 1956 (age 64–65) |
| Education | Delta State University (BA) |
| Occupation | Executive Chairman, UPS |
Early life
Abney was born circa 1956.[2] He grew up in Greenwood, Mississippi.[3] He graduated from Delta State University in 1976.[3][4][5]
Career
Abney began his career for UPS in college.[3][4] He was chief operating officer from 2007 to 2014.[2] He has served as its chairman and chief executive officer from 2014 to 2020.[2][3]
Abney formerly served on the board of directors Johnson Controls.[5]
Personal life
Abney is married to Sherry, his college sweetheart.[2] He serves on the board of his alma mater, Delta State University.[6]
References
- Jun 6; News | 0, 2014 | (June 6, 2014). "UPS Board appoints David Abney CEO". Post & Parcel. Retrieved February 4, 2020.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- "United Parcel Service: David P. Abney". Bloomberg. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- Thomas, Zoe (August 22, 2016). "David Abney: The UPS boss who rose from the bottom rung". BBC News. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- Kuehner-Hebert, Katie (November 27, 2017). "UPS Lifer David Abney Still Fascinated by Logistics". Chief Executive. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- "David Abney". World Economics Forum. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- "OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS". Delta State University. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
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