As plans are underway for the 2024 Atlanta Heart Ball, Jim Hannan, president and chief operating officer of Koch Industries, Inc. has been named chairman and Paul Donahue, chairman and chief executive officer of Genuine Parts Company, will be recognized as the 2024 Heart of Atlanta honoree for this year’s community-wide campaign. The Heart Ball celebrates progress made through the dedication and passion of all who support the American Heart Association’s Heart of Atlanta, a year-round effort aimed at investing in and saving and improving lives in the metro area. This year’s campaign is specifically focused on addressing hypertension, maternal health, tobacco and vaping usage, nutrition security, quality health care access and CPR to ensure more neighbors have the chance to live a full and healthy life.
As the president and chief operating officer of Koch Industries, Inc., Hannan serves on the boards of Koch Industries and several other Koch subsidiaries, including Georgia-Pacific. He is involved in numerous community organizations in the Atlanta area and business organizations nationally. His commitment to advancing access to healthcare is what inspired him to lead this year’s campaign.
“When I was told the American Heart Association of Metro Atlanta was honoring Paul Donahue and was presented the opportunity to chair the Heart Ball, I didn’t skip a beat at the chance to support their efforts,” said Hannan. “The Association continues to transform the health landscape for Georgians and people all around the world, which has benefited employees across Koch Industries and Georgia-Pacific for decades. Investing funds raised back into research helps find lifesaving solutions and provides better access to healthcare, which is something I am personally passionate about and encourages others to support in any way, no matter how big or small. Not many organizations have been around for a century, so it’s an honor to help celebrate such a milestone…
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