Former UPS CEO joins Northrop Grumman board

David Abney is also executive chairman of the UPS board of directors

Published June 11, 2020 by Richard Foster

Former United Parcel Service CEO David Abney has been elected to Northrop Grumman Corp.’s board of directors.

Executive chairman of the UPS board of directors, Abney served as CEO of UPS from 2014 until May 2020.

“David is an accomplished and respected business leader and is a great addition to our board,” said Kathy Warden, chairman, CEO and president of Northrop Grumman. “His experience leading a complex, global business will be extremely valuable as we continue to position our company for long-term growth.”

A Fortune 500 global aerospace and defense technology company with 2019 revenues of $33.8 billion, Northrop Grumman is based in Falls Church.