Ronald W. Allen
Ronald W. Allen | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Ronald W. Allen (born c. 1942) is an American businessman. He served as the president, chairman and chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines from 1987 to 1997, and as the chairman and chief executive officer of Aaron's, Inc. from 2012 to 2014.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Allen was born circa 1942.[3] He graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1964.[3]
Career
[edit]Allen served as the president, chairman and chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines from 1987 to 1997,[4] and as the chairman and chief executive officer of Aaron's, Inc. from 2012 to 2014.[3]
Allen has been a director of The Coca-Cola Company since 1991, Aircastle since 2006, and Forward Air Corporation since 2014.[5][6][7] He was previously a director of Forward Air Corporation from 2011 to 2013.[5]
Philanthropy
[edit]Allen formerly served on the board of trustees of Presbyterian College.[8]
Allen is on the 2018-2019 board of trustees for Georgia Tech Foundation.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ McCarthy, Erin (August 6, 2014). "Aaron's CEO Ronald Allen to Retire". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Delta's history: From dusting crops to connecting the world | Delta News Hub". news.delta.com. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ a b c "Guided Therapeutics Inc (GTHP:OTC BB): Ronald W. Allen". Bloomberg.
- ^ Peltz, James F. (May 13, 1997). "In a Surprise Move, CEO of Delta to Retire". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ^ a b "Board of Directors: Ronald W. Allen". The Coca-Cola Company. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ^ "Board of Directors: Ronald W. Allen". Air Castle. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ^ "Ronald W. Allen Director". Forward Air Corporation. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ^ "Board of Trustees". Presbyterian College. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ^ "Board of Trustees: July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019". Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc. August 28, 2018.
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