Robert W. Woodruff

Robert Winship Woodruff (December 6, 1889 – March 7, 1985) was an American businessman who served as the president of The Coca-Cola Company from 1923 until 1955.

With a large net worth, he was also a major philanthropist, and many educational and cultural landmarks in the U.S. city of Atlanta, Georgia, bear his name.

He then accepted a job offer from his father at Atlantic Ice and Coal Company but left after differences with him.

Ordnance Department where he promoted a truck design that only White Motors could fulfill, giving the company huge war-time sales.

His large shareholding and influence on the board's powerful Finance Committee gave him significant control over much of the company's direction for almost 60 years.

[2] The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation received funds from the estate and continues his legacy of philanthropy in the state of Georgia.