Southern Company aligns leadership, operations to serve growth, develop talent and prepare for the future
Nuclear generation will be brought together organizationally with Southern Company's other generation assets.
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Southern Company (SO) announced leadership and operational changes effective January 1, 2027, including Kim Greene becoming president of Southern Company Operations.
Greene will oversee enterprise strategy and the entire generation fleet, including nuclear. Stan Connally will become Georgia Power's chairman, president and CEO. Sterling Spainhour will add responsibility for the Technology Organization, while Sloane Drake will take responsibility for systemwide training.
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Changes position company to execute significant infrastructure investment, advance technology and develop its workforce
"We're in a transformative period for Southern Company, with tremendous growth and change creating new opportunities across our business," said Womack. "One of our strengths has always been how we develop our people, giving leaders opportunities to broaden their experience and take on new challenges. 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."
The leadership changes, effective January 1, 2027, include the following:
Kim Greene, currently chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power, will assume the role of president, Southern Company Operations. In this role,
She has been instrumental in positioning Georgia Power to serve significant growth across the state and will now help lead Southern Company's efforts to plan, build and operate the infrastructure needed to meet growing energy demand across the system. She brings extensive leadership experience across the energy industry and Southern Company, including previously serving as chairman, president and CEO of Southern Company Gas.
Stan Connally, currently executive vice president and chief operating officer for Southern Company, will assume the role of chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. In his new role, Connally will lead Southern Company's largest subsidiary as it serves more than 2.8 million customers across 155 of
Connally brings extensive operational and operating company experience to the role. As Southern Company's chief operating officer, he has been responsible for how the system makes and moves electricity, with leadership across generation, system planning, transmission operations, commercial operations and other critical functions. He previously served as chairman, president and CEO of Gulf Power.
Additionally, Sterling Spainhour, executive vice president and chief legal officer, will expand his responsibilities to include the Technology Organization, creating greater alignment across Southern Company's technology and AI strategy, governance and management of emerging technologies, while Sloane Drake, executive vice president and chief human resources officer, will assume responsibility for systemwide training, more closely connecting workforce development with the skills and capabilities the company needs as technology changes how work gets done.
Together, these changes reflect Southern Company's continued focus on developing leaders, strengthening capabilities across the enterprise and positioning the company to serve growing energy needs while delivering for customers for years to come.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success, driven by our nearly 30,000 employees dedicated to delivering exceptional service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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What operations will Kim Greene oversee at Southern Company?
Greene's responsibilities will include system planning, safety, transmission operations and policy, alongside generation and enterprise strategy. Her scope will also cover commercial operations, research and development, environmental affairs and sustainability, technical and business shared services, and systemwide power delivery strategy.