United Parcel Service

United Parcel Service

Founded in 1907 as a messenger company in the United States, UPS has grown into a $42.6 billion corporation by clearly focusing on the goal of enabling commerce around the globe. Today UPS is a global company with one of the most recognized and admired brands in the world. We have become the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services. Every day, we manage the flow of goods, funds, and information in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

quick facts
NYSE symbol:UPS
Founded:August 28, 1907
Headquarters:Atlanta, Georgia
Annual revenue:$51,486,000,000
Net income:$3,003,000,000
Operating income:$5,382,000,000
Employees:425,300
Industries:Logistics, Transportation, Truck Transportation

Executives at United Parcel Service

D. Scott Davis
D. Scott Davis
Chief Executive Officer
Tenure:2008 - Present (4 years)

Scott Davis serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of UPS, the world’s largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain services. Under Davis’s direction, UPS is expanding its capabilities into new lines of business that complement the company's global...
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Revenue history for United Parcel Service

RevenueDate
$51,486,000,000 December 31, 2008
$49,692,000,000 2007
$47,547,000,000 2007
$27,052,000,000 2000
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Net income history for United Parcel Service

Net IncomeDate
$3,003,000,000 December 31, 2008
$382,000,000 2007
$4,202,000,000 2007
$883,000,000 2000
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Headquarters of United Parcel Service

Atlanta
Atlanta
Founded:1837
Population:537,958

Atlanta is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest in the U.S., which is in turn part...
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Current United Parcel Service board members

John W. Thompson
John W. Thompson

John W. Thompson is chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of Symantec Corporation. Under Thompson’s leadership,...
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Michael J. Burns
Michael J. Burns
Board member since:2005

Michael J. Burns is Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President of the Dana Corporation, one of the world’s leading suppliers...
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Stuart E. Eizenstat
Stuart E. Eizenstat

Stuart Eizenstat is a partner at Washington, D.C. law firm, Covington & Burling and senior strategist at APCO Worldwide. He is married to...
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D. Scott Davis
D. Scott Davis
Board member since:2008

Scott Davis serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of UPS, the world’s largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply...
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Divisions of United Parcel Service

Division Name
UPS Capital
UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc
UPICO Corporation
BT Realty II Inc
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA INC
UPS International Inc
Evind Corp
UPS Capital Business Credit
Overnite Corp
Fritz Companies Deutschland GmbH
UPINSCO Inc
United Parcel Service Co
United Parcel Service Canada Ltd
UPS Ltd
BT Property Holdings Inc
C.C. & E.I. LLC
UPS Supply Chain Solutions Inc
BT Realty Inc
UPS Capital Bancorp Inc
United Parcel Service Deutschland Inc
United Parcel Service General Services Co
UPS Ground Freight Inc
Mail Boxes Etc.
UPS Airlines
UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What is the stock symbol and stock exchange for United Parcel Service?
  • A:
    The stock ticker symbol is "UPS" listed on the NYSE stock exchange.
  • Q:
    What are the names of the board members at United Parcel Service?
  • A:
    A few Board Members include:
    - Bernardus Johannes Maria Verwaayen, Board Member
    - James P. Kelly, Chairman
    - Michael J. Burns, Board Member
    - Stuart E. Eizenstat, Board Member
    - D. Scott Davis, Chairman
    - Michael L. Eskew, Chairman
    - Gary E Macdougal, Board Member
    - Victor A Pelson, Board Member
    - JOHN WENDELL THOMPSON, Board Member
    - Ann M. Livermore, Board Member
  • Q:
    Which sectors does United Parcel Service operate?
  • A:
    The company operates in Logistics, Transportation and Truck Transportation.
  • Q:
    Where is the headquarters of United Parcel Service?
  • A:
    The main office is located in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
  • Q:
    Which year was United Parcel Service founded?
  • A:
    The company was founded in 1907.
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