William Johnson is UPS’s Chairman of the Board and the former Chairman, President and CEO of the H. J. Heinz Company, a global packaged foods manufacturer, from 2000 until his retirement in 2013. From his first year at Heinz in 1982, Bill held a number of management positions.
In 1993, Bill was named Senior Vice President of Heinz and joined the company's Board of Directors. His responsibilities included Heinz operations in the Asia/Pacific area, including Australia, New Zealand, China, Thailand and South Korea, in addition to the canned tuna and pet food businesses of Star-Kist Foods, Inc.
Bill became President and Chief Operating Officer of Heinz in 1996, and assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer in 1998. He was named Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer in 2000. Prior to joining Heinz, Bill was employed by Drackett, Ralston Purina and Anderson-Clayton.
Bill is an active supporter of community organizations, and has served as a member of the national Athena Awards committee, chaired the 2001 annual campaign for the United Way of Western Pennsylvania, and chaired numerous local events including the 2004 Pittsburgh Cultural Trust gala event. In 2006, he received the inaugural Global Visionary Award from Helen Keller International for Heinz's micronutrient program for combating childhood anemia. He also received the Marco Polo Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Chinese government on foreign business leaders, for Heinz's support of the development of the Chinese food industry.
Bill is an operating partner at Advent International, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Sovos Brands, Inc. In 2007, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas.
Bill joined the UPS Board of Directors in 2009. He is a member of the Executive Committee and is Chairperson of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
He earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas.
What is William R. Johnson's net worth?
The estimated net worth of William R. Johnson is at least $681,481.20 as of July 25th, 2024. Mr. Johnson owns 5,160 shares of United Parcel Service stock worth more than $681,481 as of November 21st. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Johnson may own. Learn More about William R. Johnson's net worth.
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Has William R. Johnson been buying or selling shares of United Parcel Service?
William R. Johnson has not been actively trading shares of United Parcel Service during the past quarter. Most recently, on Thursday, July 25th, William R. Johnson bought 5,000 shares of United Parcel Service stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $128.61 per share, with a total value of $643,050.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 5,160 shares of the company's stock, valued at $663,627.60. Learn More on William R. Johnson's trading history.
Who are United Parcel Service's active insiders?
United Parcel Service's insider roster includes David Abney (Director), Eva Boratto (Director), Norman Brothers, Jr. (Insider), Nando Cesarone (Insider), Alan Gershenhorn (EVP), Philippe Gilbert (Insider), Kathleen Gutmann (Insider), Wayne Hewett (Director), William Johnson (Director), Laura Lane (Insider), Teri Mcclure (SVP), Brian Newman (Exec. VP & CFO ), Juan Perez (Insider), Russell Stokes (Director), Carol Tome (CEO), and Kevin Warren (CMO). Learn More on United Parcel Service's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of United Parcel Service?
In the last twelve months, United Parcel Service insiders bought shares 2 times. They purchased a total of 6,400 shares worth more than $842,270.00. The most recent insider tranaction occured on July, 25th when Director William R Johnson bought 5,000 shares worth more than $643,050.00. Insiders at United Parcel Service own 0.1% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at United Parcel Service. Information on this page was last updated on 7/25/2024.
