About
General Darren W. McDew is a retired four-star general who served 36 years in the United States military before retiring in October 2018, including as Commander of U.S. Transportation Command from 2015 to 2018. He held various leadership roles across the U.S. military including Military Aide to the President and Director of Air Force Public Affairs. He joined Abbott's Board of Directors in 2019.
Roles
Abbott Laboratories
Director · Current role
2019–present
U.S. Transportation Command
Commander · The single manager for global air, land and sea transportation for the U.S. Department of Defense.
2015 to 2018
United States military
Various leadership roles · Including Vice Director for Strategic Plans and Policy for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Military Aide to the President, Director of Air Force Public Affairs, and Chief of Air Force Senate Liaison Division.
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External Roles
Parsons Corporation
Board of Directors member
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GE Aerospace
Board of Directors member
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Director Compensation
FY 2025
Fees earned or paid in cash
$126,000
Also at Abbott Laboratories