Partner
F. Duane Ackerman
Former President and CEO, BellSouth Corporation, GRA Venture Fund
- Firm
- GRA Venture Fund
- Title
- Former President and CEO, BellSouth Corporation
- Role
- CEO
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About
Duane Ackerman had a 43-year career with BellSouth Corporation which culminated in 2007 when he retired as chairman emeritus. Ackerman served as president and CEO of BellSouth Corporation from 1997 to 2006; as chairman of the board from 1998 to 2006; and as vice chairman and chief operating officer from 1995 to 1997. He also served as president and CEO of BellSouth Telecommunications, a local telephone service unit and the largest subsidiary of BellSouth Corporation.
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