Donata Russell Ross CEO Concessions International, LLC
Donata Russell Ross serves as the CEO of Concessions International, LLC (CI), a national food and beverage operator. Founded in 1979, CI specializes in airport food and beverage concession operations and currently operates and manages concession facilities in seven major airports across the nation and one in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Donata has been an integral part of CI’s management team for more than forty years where she’s been responsible for ensuring the successful management of all company departments and enterprises, including the development and actualization of the company’s vision, mission, and strategic plan. She previously served as the company’s President. Donata also serves as President of the Herman J. Russell Foundation, a family foundation that supports community initiatives and programs focusing on entrepreneurship, youth development and mentoring. She is committed to sharing her family’s good fortune and supports initiatives that improve the quality of life in communities where the Russell umbrella of companies operate. She has served on numerous nonprofit boards including the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta and Whitefoord, Inc. Donata is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Economics in Management and Marketing. She is currently a member the Board of Directors of H. J. Russell & Company, Concessions International, LLC, Early Learning Property Management (ELPM) and Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) which offers education, mentoring and capital resources to African American entrepreneurs and small business owners. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In 2024, the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau inducted Donata into the Hospitality Hall of Fame. Additionally, the Council for Quality Growth recognized the Russell Family with the Four Pillar Tribute. In 2025, Donata received the “Business Award” from the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey. Donata lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband Michael H. Ross and is the mother of two adult sons who work in the family businesses. She enjoy spending time with their families, and especially with her grandchildren.
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