The Georgia Tech Student Alumni Association (SAA) hosted an exclusive info session on Monday, Sep 18, 2023, with ISyE Alumni and director at Coca Cola, Ronald Allen. 

Ronald Allen has been a trailblazer in the Atlanta industry since graduating with a degree from the H. Milton School of Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1964.  

Allen’s journey to success began with a humble internship at Delta Airlines, where he embarked on a remarkable ascent through the corporate ranks.  

In 1987, he reached the pinnacle of his career, becoming the Chief Executive Officer of Delta Airlines, a position he held with distinction until 1997. In his most recent endeavor, Ronald Allen served as the CEO of Aarons Inc. from 2012 to 2014, further solidifying his reputation as an industry leader. 

At this informative session, students discovered everything they needed to know about SAA membership requirements, mentorship programs, and a range of exclusive events designed to help them connect with Georgia Tech alumni.