David Abney
Director/Board Member at
TARGET CORPORATION
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
David P.
Abney is Vice Chairman at The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund.
He serves as Independent Director at Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., Target Corp., and Northrop Grumman Corp.
He is Director at Southern Center for International Studies, The Business Council, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Coalition of Service Industries, Georgia Historical Society, and Delta State University Foundation.
He is Trustee at The Annie E.
Casey Foundation, Inc. and UPS Foundation.
He is Member of The Business Roundtable and President's Export Council.
Former roles include Chief Executive Officer at UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc. and United Parcel Service of America, Inc. He was Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at UPS Expedited Mail Services, Inc. He was Executive Chairman at United Parcel Service, Inc. in 2020.
He was Director at Allied Waste Industries LLC in 2008, Macy's, Inc. from 2018 to 2021, Johnson Controls, Inc. from 2009 to 2012, and Johnson Controls International Plc from 2016 to 2018.
He was President at SonicAir, Inc. and United Parcel Service Co. (Kentucky) from 2007 to 2008.
He was President at UPS General Services Co. from 1974 to 2007.
He was Director at Air Transport Association of America, Inc., Air Courier Conference of America, and Catalyst, Inc. He was Member of The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and The World Affairs Council of Atlanta from 2013 to 2014.
He was Trustee at Mississippi State University Foundation.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Delta State University, conferred in 1976.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | 2,824 ( 0% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-05-31 | 22,400 ( 0% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-04-07 | 5,062 ( 0% ) | 643 228 $ | 2026-05-30 |
David Abney active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2020-06-09 |
| FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-04-04 |
| TARGET CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2021-08-10 |
President's Export Council
 President's Export Council General GovernmentGovernment Provides advisory services to internation trade | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Georgia Historical Society
 Georgia Historical Society Founded in 1839, Georgia Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and teaching American history. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA. The organization operates as a nonprofit with facilities including a historic research center and education center in Savannah, as well as an office, all open by appointment. It houses an archival collection comprising over 5 million manuscripts, 100,000 photographs, 30,000 architectural drawings, 20,000 books, maps, portraits, and artifacts documenting more than 300 years of history. The society offers educational programs and resources for teachers, students, and the public, including a history festival, professional development, and classroom materials aligned with state standards. It runs initiatives such as the business history initiative and the trustees program, and supports scholarly research through fellowships and mentorship programs. Services include research assistance, digital image reproduction, historical marker programs, publications, and community archives initiatives. The society engages the public through events, lectures, awards, and volunteer opportunities. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund
 The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates corporate funds to provide local and national arts education programs | Director/Board Member | - |
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
 Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-31 |
The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc.
 The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Profile Unavailable. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Business Roundtable
 The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advocates public policies | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Former positions of David Abney
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Training of David Abney
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
70
1st degree connections
32
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 32 |
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Allied Waste Industries LLC
 Allied Waste Industries LLC TruckingTransportation Provides waste collection and disposal services | Transportation |
The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Profile Unavailable. | Miscellaneous |
Macy's, Inc.
 Macy's, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Operates department stores | Retail Trade |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
 Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as copper, gold and molybdenum mining company | Non-Energy Minerals |
Johnson Controls, Inc.
 Johnson Controls, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides building technology and software & automation system solutions | Technology Services |
United Parcel Service, Inc.
 United Parcel Service, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides global package delivery and supply chain management solutions | Transportation |
Target Corp.
 Target Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates department and discount stores | Retail Trade |
Northrop Grumman Corp.
 Northrop Grumman Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures space, mission, aeronautical & missile systems | Electronic Technology |
UPS Foundation
 UPS Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Function as a foundation | Miscellaneous |
SonicAir, Inc.
 SonicAir, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Same day parcel service | Transportation |
UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc.
 UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures communications, navigation and surveillance products for general aviation and air transport customers | Electronic Technology |
Delta State University
 Delta State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Catalyst, Inc.
 Catalyst, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and advisory services | Commercial Services |
UPS Expedited Mail Services, Inc.
 UPS Expedited Mail Services, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides mail services | Transportation |
United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides global package delivery and supply chain management | Transportation |
The Business Roundtable
The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advocates public policies | Commercial Services |
Southern Center for International Studies | |
The Business Council
 The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization of business leaders | Commercial Services |
Air Transport Association of America, Inc.
 Air Transport Association of America, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Provides air transport services | Transportation |
President's Export Council
President's Export Council General GovernmentGovernment Provides advisory services to internation trade | Government |
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
 The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is a company based in Alexandria, VA. The CEO of the company is Paul Anthony Novelly. | |
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates corporate funds to provide local and national arts education programs | Miscellaneous |
Coalition of Service Industries
 Coalition of Service Industries The Coalition of Service Industries is an organization that represents the interests of the service sector. The private company is based in Washington, DC. It focuses on advocating for policies that promote the growth and competitiveness of the service industry both domestically and internationally. Through its efforts, the Coalition of Service Industries aims to enhance the global presence and influence of U.S. service providers. | |
Mississippi State University Foundation
 Mississippi State University Foundation Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Colleges Universities And Professional Schools | Consumer Services |
UPS General Services Co. | |
Georgia Historical Society
Georgia Historical Society Founded in 1839, Georgia Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and teaching American history. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA. The organization operates as a nonprofit with facilities including a historic research center and education center in Savannah, as well as an office, all open by appointment. It houses an archival collection comprising over 5 million manuscripts, 100,000 photographs, 30,000 architectural drawings, 20,000 books, maps, portraits, and artifacts documenting more than 300 years of history. The society offers educational programs and resources for teachers, students, and the public, including a history festival, professional development, and classroom materials aligned with state standards. It runs initiatives such as the business history initiative and the trustees program, and supports scholarly research through fellowships and mentorship programs. Services include research assistance, digital image reproduction, historical marker programs, publications, and community archives initiatives. The society engages the public through events, lectures, awards, and volunteer opportunities. | |
Air Courier Conference of America | |
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta | |
Delta State University Foundation
 Delta State University Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation for alumni aasociation | Miscellaneous |
Johnson Controls International Plc
 Johnson Controls International Plc Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Provides building products, energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next generation transportation systems | Producer Manufacturing |
United Parcel Service Co. (Kentucky)
 United Parcel Service Co. (Kentucky) Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides global package delivery and supply chain management services | Transportation |
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