Background
Austin, John Paul was born on February 14, 1915 in La Grange, Georgia, United States. Son of Samuel Yates and Maude (Jernigan) Austin.
Austin, John Paul was born on February 14, 1915 in La Grange, Georgia, United States. Son of Samuel Yates and Maude (Jernigan) Austin.
AB, Harvard University, 1937. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1940.
Practiced in New York City, 1940-1941, 45-49; member legal department, Coca-Cola Company, 1949-1950; executive vice president, Coca-Cola Company, 1961-1962; president, director, Coca-Cola Company, 1962-1983; chief Executive officer, Coca-Cola Company, 1966-1981; Chairman of the Board, Coca-Cola Company, 1970-1981. Executive vice president Coca-Cola Export Corporation, 1958-1959, president, director, from 1959.
Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1942-1945. Member Racquet and Tennis (New York City), Blind Brook Golf (Purchase, New York), Capital City, Peachtree Golf, Links clubs.
Married Jeane Weed, July 12, 1950. Children: John Paul, Samuel Weed.