Last Updated: 10 Dec, 2023 | Views: 237
Age: 74
Profession: Politician
Other Profession(s): Business Executive
Famous For: United States Senator from Georgia from 2015-21
Higher Education: Georgia Institute of Technology (BS, MS)
Net Worth: $16 Million Approx.
About (Profile/Biography):
David Perdue is a popular American businessman and politician. David has served as a the US Senator from Georgia from 2015 to 2021. David Perdue's political career gained recognition when he ran for the U.S. Senate and eventually became a prominent figure in Georgia politics.
David Perdue Early Life:
• 1949: David Perdue was born on December 10, in Macon, Georgia.
• 1968: He graduated from Northside High School in Macon, Georgia.
David Perdue Business Career:
• 1972-1992: He worked at various companies in the manufacturing and retail sectors, including Sara Lee Corporation and Haggar Clothing.
• 1992-2002: Perdue served as CEO of Reebok, where he successfully turned around the struggling company.
• 2003-2005: He served as CEO of Pillowtex, a home textile company.
• 2005-2011: Perdue served as CEO of Dollar General, leading the company to significant growth and expansion.
• 2012-2015: He engaged in various business ventures, including consulting and investment activities.
David Perdue Political Career:
• 2014: He ran for the U.S. Senate seat from Georgia as a Republican and won the primary election.
• 2015-2021: Perdue served as a United States Senator from Georgia.
David Perdue Electoral History:
• 2014: He won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat from Georgia.
• 2014: Perdue defeated the Democratic candidate, Michelle Nunn.
• 2020: David ran for re-election but lost to Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff.
David Perdue Awards:
• Business Achievement Award from the Georgia Tech College of Engineering (1991)
• Global Visionary Award from the International Leadership Foundation (2017)
• Business Hall of Fame Inductee by Junior Achievement of Georgia (2019)
David Perdue Personal Life:
• He is married to Bonnie Dunn Perdue since 1972.
• They have two sons, David A. Perdue Jr. and Blake Perdue.
• Perdue is a devout Christian and actively participates in various religious and community organizations.
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