Delta Board of Directors names new member

ATLANTA, GA – Delta Air Lines’ board of directors today announced Kathy N Waller as its newest member, effective immediately.

ATLANTA, GA – Delta Air Lines’ board of directors today announced Kathy N Waller as its newest member, effective immediately. Waller is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Coca-Cola Company.

“Kathy brings an impressive financial career with another of Atlanta’s global business institutions,” said Daniel A. Carp, Delta’s non-executive Chairman of the Board. “We are excited that Kathy is adding her talent, knowledge and experience to Delta’s strong and independent board of directors.”

Prior to her appointment as Coca-Cola’s Chief Financial Officer in 2014, Waller served as its Vice President, Finance and Controller. She joined Coca-Cola in 1987 as a Senior Accountant and has assumed roles of increasing responsibility during her career. Prior to joining The Coca-Cola Company, Waller worked for the firm now known as Deloitte.

In addition to her role as Coca-Cola’s CFO, Waller serves on the Board of Directors of Monster Beverage Corporation as well as Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V., one of the Coca-Cola Company’s largest global bottlers. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of Spelman College, the Board of Trustees of the University of Rochester and the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Waller serves on the advisory board of Catalyst, the leading nonprofit organization with a mission to expand opportunities for women and business.

Waller received her undergraduate and MBA degrees from the University of Rochester and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Delta Board of Directors names new member

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ATLANTA, GA – Delta Air Lines’ board of directors today announced Francis S. “Frank” Blake as its newest member, effective immediately.

ATLANTA, GA – Delta Air Lines’ board of directors today announced Francis S. “Frank” Blake as its newest member, effective immediately. Blake serves as Chairman and CEO of The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer.

“Frank brings demonstrated success in leading a complex organization focused on improving shareholder returns through excellent customer service,” said Daniel A. Carp, Delta’s non-executive chairman of the board. “He will enhance the depth and range of Delta’s already strong and independent board of directors, and we are delighted to have him.”

Blake served as The Home Depot’s Vice Chairman from October 2006 to January 2007 and as Executive Vice President โ€“ Business Development and Corporate Operations from 2002 through 2006. Previously, Blake served in a variety of executive positions at General Electric Company, including as Senior Vice President, Corporate Business Development in charge of all mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions worldwide. From June 2001 to February 2002, Blake was Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy.

Blake also is a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Aquarium.

Blake received a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a J.D. degree from Columbia University Law School.

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