From A Part-Time Package Loader to The CEO of UPS w/ David Abney (Former Chair & CEO of UPS)

The Dealroom with Shamus Madan

In this episode, Shamus Madan interviews David Abney, former CEO of UPS. They discuss Abney's early career, the future of logistics with AI, and UPS's unique strategies like the right-turn policy. The conversation also covers the role of partnerships, acquisition strategies, key takeaways for future business leaders, and essential skills for success.

David Abney is the former Chairman and CEO of UPS. David’s story is anything but traditional. At just the age of 19 years old, he began his career as a part-time package loader. Little did he know doing so would start his trajectory to CEO, leading one of the largest package delivery companies in the world.

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(0:00) Introduction and welcome (1:04) David Abney's early career and journey to becoming the CEO of UPS (9:18) The future of logistics: AI and innovation (14:15) Unique strategies at UPS: The right-turn policy (16:29) The role of partnerships in business development and the value of small companies (19:29) Acquisition strategies: Managing company cultures and retaining top talent (24:15) Key takeaways for the next generation of business leaders (28:49) Skills for success in business: Personal, social and leadership (31:53) Overcoming challenges and the importance of hard work for success