Karen Leigh Whitaker

Background

Whitaker, Karen Leigh was born on August 25, 1957 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Daughter of William Howard Junior and Margaret Ann (Ragsdale) Whitaker.

Education

Student, University de Clermont Ferrand, France, 1978. Bachelor in International Business, Auburn University, 1979. Postgraduate, University Louvain, Belgium, 1983.

Master International Business, University South Carolina, 1984.

Career

Marketing intern, Kodak, S.A., Brussels, Belgium, 1983-1984; assistant staff manager marketing, BellSouth Advertising and Public Corporation, Atlanta, 1984-1985; marketing analyst, BellSouth Advertising and Public Corporation, Atlanta, 1985-1988; manager business planning, strategic planner, BellSouth Advertising and Public Corporation, Atlanta, 1988-1991; manager corporation quality, BellSouth Advertising and Public Corporation, Atlanta, since 1991.

Achievements

• Karen Leigh Whitaker has been listed as a noteworthy Advertising company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Management Association, American Society Quality Control, Association Quality and Participation, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Delta Phi.

Interests

• Avocations: local actress, interior decorating, travel, antiques.

Connections

Father:

William Howard Whitaker Junior

Mother:

Margaret Ann (Ragsdale) Whitaker