ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Robert Scott president of Albany State University (ASU), effective May 1, 2025.

Dr. Scott, will return to higher education after almost two decades working in the private sector. He is currently the president of research and development at The Kraft Heinz Co. He was also a vice president at Abbott Nutrition and Vice President at The Coca-Cola Company.

Dr. Scott’s appointment to the presidency follows a rigorous seven-month national search in which he was named the sole finalist. ASU has been led by Drake since July 1, 2024, following the departure of President Marion Ross Fedrick to serve as executive vice president and chief of staff to the president of Georgia State University.

Dr. Scott said, “My goal as president will be to ensure that Albany State University operates at the highest level of efficiency and effectiveness and maintains financial health, all while expanding growth opportunities for students and the university, I believe that ASU is more than a great institution — it is also an amazing brand that must be cultivated and elevated.”

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