Kofi Smith

Kofi Smith is a Part-Time Lecturer in the School of Building Construction at Georgia Institute of Technology’s College of Design. He teaches courses on leadership, communication, entrepreneurship, and occupational safety and health. Previously, he served as President & CEO of Atlanta Airlines Terminal Company (2010–2020), managing over $1.6B in operations and construction projects at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He currently leads Keystone Management LLC, a facility/construction management firm.

• Educational Background:
• Doctorate in Business Administration (Georgia State University)
• Masters in Global Business Administration (Georgia Tech)
• Bachelor’s in Industrial & Systems Engineering (Georgia Tech)

Research Focus: Combines academic instruction with real-world expertise in construction leadership, facility management, and organizational strategy. His professional experience emphasizes large-scale project execution and operational excellence in high-stakes environments.

Awards: Recognized as one of Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs (2020).

Advisory Roles: Serves on boards including Goodwill of North Georgia (Chairman), National Black Child Development Institute (Chairman), Georgia Tech Advisory Board, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation. Active in the Rotary Club of Atlanta and Youth Service Fund Foundation.