Ronald W. Allen
Ronald W. Allen | |
|---|---|
| Born | circa 1942 |
| Occupation | Corporate executive |
| Years active | 1987–2014 |
| Known for | CEO and chairman of Delta Air Lines (1987–1997), CEO and chairman of Aaron's, Inc. (2012–2014) |
Ronald W. Allen (born circa 1942) is a prominent American corporate leader recognized for his executive positions at Delta Air Lines and Aaron’s, Inc.. He held the roles of president, chairman, and CEO at Delta Air Lines from 1987 until 1997, and later served as chairman and CEO of Aaron’s, Inc. between 2012 and 2014.
Early life
Born around 1942, Allen completed his studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1964.
Career
From 1987 to 1997, Allen was at the helm of Delta Air Lines, fulfilling the duties of president, chairman, and chief executive officer. Subsequently, he took on the leadership positions of chairman and CEO at Aaron’s, Inc. from 2012 through 2014.
His experience extends to board memberships in leading companies such as The Coca-Cola Company since 1991, Aircastle beginning in 2006, and Forward Air Corporation starting in 2014; he also previously served on Forward Air’s board from 2011 to 2013.
Philanthropy
Allen has contributed as a trustee for Presbyterian College and participated on the board of trustees for the Georgia Tech Foundation during the 2018–2019 term.