John A. Allison IV
John Allison  | |
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Allison in 2016  | |
| Born | August 14, 1948 | 
| Education | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (BA) Duke University (MBA)  | 
| Employer(s) | BB&T (1971–2010) Cato Institute (2012–2015)  | 
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John A. Allison IV (born August 14, 1948) is an American businessman and the former CEO and president of the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. Allison held a number of leadership positions in BB&T Corp. from 1987 until 2010 when he retired. He now serves as a director at Moelis & Company.