Southern Company aligns leadership, operations to serve growth, develop talent and prepare for the future
PR Newswire•30/10/2026•10:30 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Kim Greene named Southern Company Operations president, effective January 1, 2027
- ➤Stan Connally named Georgia Power chairman, president and CEO, effective January 1, 2027
- ➤Greene will oversee Southern Company’s entire generation fleet, including nuclear
- ➤Sterling Spainhour adds technology organization responsibility, including AI strategy and emerging technologies
- ➤Sloane Drake assumes systemwide training responsibility to align workforce development with changing technology
Expert Statements
Chris Womack, Chairman, President and CEO of Southern Company
“We're in a transformative period for Southern Company, with tremendous growth and change creating new opportunities across our business”
Chris Womack, Chairman, President and CEO of Southern Company
“One of our strengths has always been how we develop our people, giving leaders opportunities to broaden their experience and take on new challenges.”
Chris Womack, Chairman, President and CEO of Southern Company
“These changes build on that strength while positioning us to serve growth, deliver for customers and continue to meet the needs of the local communities we are privileged to serve.”
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Changes position company to execute significant infrastructure investment, advance technology and develop its workforce
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