Dr. Chris Gaffney

Professor

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Biography

Chris Gaffney serves as the Managing Director of the Supply Chain Logistics Institute (SCL) and Academic Program Director at Georgia Tech Professional Education (GTPE). He has a rich career history, including a significant tenure at The Coca-Cola Company, where he held various leadership roles for 25 years, including Vice President of Global Strategic Supply Chain, President of Coca-Cola Supply, and Senior Vice President of Product Supply System Strategy. Under his guidance, the National Product Supply Group oversaw 95% of the volume produced in North America. Since retiring from Coca-Cola in 2020, he became a Principal at ECG, providing consultancy in the supply chain sector. Chris Gaffney's extensive expertise covers a range of fields including Consumer Products Supply Chain, Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation, Footprint Design & Network Optimization, and Logistics and Supply Chain Planning.

Research Interests

Experience

Managing Director

2020-01-01 — Present

Supply Chain Logistics Institute • Georgia Institute of Technology

Oversees operations and strategic direction of the Supply Chain Logistics Institute.

Academic Program Director

2020-01-01 — Present

Georgia Tech Professional Education • Georgia Institute of Technology

Leads academic programs related to supply chain and logistics.

VP Global Strategic Supply Chain

1995-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Coca-Cola Company • Atlanta, GA

Directed global supply chain strategies and initiatives.

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.