In early 2021, and after 18 years of service, David Abbott announced his retirement as president of the George Gund Foundation. He is one of several long-time leaders in the philanthropic, public, and private sectors to announce their departure over the last several years—evidence that the next era of Cleveland leadership has arrived. And Dave is ready to pass the baton. He has worked in just about every part of the community, working to make Cleveland, and our country, a better place to live for everyone. David Abbott discusses the past, present and future of leadership in Cleveland.
David Abbott Executive Director, The George Gund Foundation
Randell McShepard Board Chair, PolicyBridge and Vice President of Public Affairs and Chief Talent Officer, RPM International, Inc.
