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Hall of Fame – 2010 - 2011

Donald Keough

By Niall O'Dowd
October / November 2005

February 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Donald Keough's love of Ireland and all things Irish led to his involvement in fostering Ireland's economy. He led several groups of American businessmen, including Warren Buffett, on economic missions to the country over the years.In 1993, Keough retired as president and COO of The Coca-Cola Company, and that same year he and his wife, Marilyn, endowed a chair of Irish Studies … [Read more...] about Donald Keough

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