F. Duane Ackerman
Director/Board Member at President's Council of Advisors on Science & Technology
Profile
Mr. F.
D.
Ackerman is Independent Director at United Parcel Service, Inc., Independent Director at The Home Depot, Inc., Lead Independent Director at The Allstate Corp., and a Member at The Woodruff Arts Center.
He is on the Board of Directors at United Parcel Service, Inc., The Home Depot, Inc., The Allstate Corp., Allstate Insurance Co., Georgia Research Alliance, Inc., GRA Venture, Rollins College (Florida), and President's Council of Advisors on Science & Technology.
Mr. Ackerman was previously employed as President & Chief Executive Officer by Bellsouth Telecommunications LLC, Chairman by The Council on Competitiveness, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by BellSouth Corp., and a Member-Governors Board by Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
He received his undergraduate degree from Rollins College (Florida), a graduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a graduate degree from Rollins College (Florida).
F. Duane Ackerman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Woodruff Arts Center
 The Woodruff Arts Center Specialty StoresRetail Trade The Woodruff Arts Center offers discount parking, plus the added bonus of free or discounted tickets for most Center events for employees. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Rollins College (Florida) | Director/Board Member | 2011-03-20 |
| President's Council of Advisors on Science & Technology | Director/Board Member | - |
GRA Venture
 GRA Venture Investment ManagersFinance GRA Venture (GRA Venture) is a venture capital subsidiary of Georgia Research Alliance, Inc. founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of F. Duane Ackerman
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2015-05-20 |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC. | Director/Board Member | 2015-05-06 |
BellSouth LLC
 BellSouth LLC Major TelecommunicationsCommunications BellSouth LLC operates as a telecommunications holding company. It provides wire line communication services including local exchange, network access, intra local access, and internet services. The firm also offers print and online directory advertising. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Chief Executive Officer | 1997-11-30 |
BellSouth Telecommunications LLC
 BellSouth Telecommunications LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications BellSouth Telecommunications LLC provides wireless telecommunications services. It also offers wireless telecommunications and U-verse services for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The company was founded on December 19, 1983 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Chief Executive Officer | 1994-12-31 |
Allstate Insurance Co.
 Allstate Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Allstate Insurance Co. provides insurance and financial services. It offers property, liability, life, reinsurance and commercial insurance services. The firm's clients include individuals, institutions and commercial organizations. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of F. Duane Ackerman
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Graduate Degree |
| Rollins College (Florida) | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | Retail Trade |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC. | Transportation |
| THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION | Finance |
| Private companies | 8 |
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BellSouth LLC
BellSouth LLC Major TelecommunicationsCommunications BellSouth LLC operates as a telecommunications holding company. It provides wire line communication services including local exchange, network access, intra local access, and internet services. The firm also offers print and online directory advertising. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Communications |
BellSouth Telecommunications LLC
BellSouth Telecommunications LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications BellSouth Telecommunications LLC provides wireless telecommunications services. It also offers wireless telecommunications and U-verse services for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The company was founded on December 19, 1983 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Communications |
Allstate Insurance Co.
Allstate Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Allstate Insurance Co. provides insurance and financial services. It offers property, liability, life, reinsurance and commercial insurance services. The firm's clients include individuals, institutions and commercial organizations. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Finance |
The Council on Competitiveness
 The Council on Competitiveness Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council on Competitiveness is a nonpartisan organization that has been advocating for a competitiveness agenda for over three decades. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization aims to attract investment and talent, spur the commercialization of new ideas, and enhance productivity to raise the standard of living for all Americans. The council's members include CEOs, university presidents, labor leaders, and national lab directors who provide real-world perspective to policymakers. The council believes that with the right policies, the strengths and potential of the economy far outweigh the current challenges the nation faces on the path to higher growth and greater opportunity for all Americans. Deborah L. Wince-Smith has been the CEO of the American company since 1993. | Commercial Services |
The Woodruff Arts Center
The Woodruff Arts Center Specialty StoresRetail Trade The Woodruff Arts Center offers discount parking, plus the added bonus of free or discounted tickets for most Center events for employees. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Retail Trade |
Georgia Research Alliance, Inc.
 Georgia Research Alliance, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Georgia Research Alliance, Inc. provides university-based research services. The firm offers talent, foster collaboration, infrastructure and technology. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Commercial Services |
| President's Council of Advisors on Science & Technology | Government |
GRA Venture
GRA Venture Investment ManagersFinance GRA Venture (GRA Venture) is a venture capital subsidiary of Georgia Research Alliance, Inc. founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Finance |
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