David Abney Biography

David Abney who began his career as a part-time package loader while in college serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of UPS. David was appointed CEO in 2014 and as Chairman in 2016.
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 96000 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 COO 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 Lynx Express and Sino-Trans in China.
Earlier in his career he 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.

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