Southern Company names Hans Brown Executive Vice President & Chief Information Technology Officer
Southern Company (NYSE:SO) has appointed Hans Brown as Executive Vice President & Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO), effective July 31, 2025. Brown, who previously held key leadership positions at BNY, brings extensive experience in technology transformation and digital innovation.
At BNY, Brown managed a team of over 1,200 professionals across 10 international locations and developed a portfolio of over 40 fintech companies. His achievements include modernizing enterprise business platforms and building the Loans Enablement Platform within BNY's Platform Operating Model.
In his new role, Brown will lead Southern Company's technology strategy and digital transformation efforts, focusing on technology integration, data analytics, and AI implementation to enhance customer service and business operations.
Southern Company (NYSE:SO) ha nominato Hans Brown Vice Presidente Esecutivo e Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO), con effetto dal 31 luglio 2025. Brown, che in precedenza ha ricoperto ruoli di leadership chiave presso BNY, porta con sé una vasta esperienza nella trasformazione tecnologica e nell'innovazione digitale.
Presso BNY, Brown ha gestito un team di oltre 1.200 professionisti distribuiti in 10 sedi internazionali e ha sviluppato un portafoglio di più di 40 aziende fintech. Tra i suoi successi figurano la modernizzazione delle piattaforme aziendali e la creazione della Loans Enablement Platform all'interno del Platform Operating Model di BNY.
Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Brown guiderà la strategia tecnologica e gli sforzi di trasformazione digitale di Southern Company, concentrandosi sull'integrazione tecnologica, l'analisi dei dati e l'implementazione dell'intelligenza artificiale per migliorare il servizio clienti e le operazioni aziendali.
Southern Company (NYSE:SO) ha nombrado a Hans Brown como Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Director de Tecnología (CITO), con efecto a partir del 31 de julio de 2025. Brown, quien anteriormente ocupó puestos clave de liderazgo en BNY, aporta una amplia experiencia en transformación tecnológica e innovación digital.
En BNY, Brown dirigió un equipo de más de 1,200 profesionales en 10 ubicaciones internacionales y desarrolló un portafolio de más de 40 empresas fintech. Sus logros incluyen la modernización de las plataformas empresariales y la creación de la Loans Enablement Platform dentro del Platform Operating Model de BNY.
En su nuevo cargo, Brown liderará la estrategia tecnológica y los esfuerzos de transformación digital de Southern Company, enfocándose en la integración tecnológica, el análisis de datos y la implementación de inteligencia artificial para mejorar el servicio al cliente y las operaciones comerciales.
Southern Company (NYSE:SO)는 2025년 7월 31일부로 Hans Brown을 최고정보기술책임자(CITO) 겸 부사장으로 임명했습니다. Brown은 이전에 BNY에서 주요 리더십 직책을 맡으며 기술 혁신과 디지털 전환 분야에서 풍부한 경험을 쌓았습니다.
BNY에서 Brown은 10개 해외 지점에 걸쳐 1,200명 이상의 전문가 팀을 관리했으며, 40개 이상의 핀테크 기업 포트폴리오를 개발했습니다. 그의 주요 성과로는 엔터프라이즈 비즈니스 플랫폼 현대화와 BNY의 플랫폼 운영 모델 내 대출 지원 플랫폼 구축이 포함됩니다.
새 직책에서 Brown은 Southern Company의 기술 전략과 디지털 전환 노력을 이끌며, 기술 통합, 데이터 분석, 인공지능 도입에 중점을 두어 고객 서비스와 비즈니스 운영을 향상시킬 예정입니다.
Southern Company (NYSE:SO) a nommé Hans Brown au poste de Vice-Président Exécutif et Directeur des Technologies de l'Information (CITO), à compter du 31 juillet 2025. Brown, qui a auparavant occupé des postes de direction clés chez BNY, apporte une vaste expérience en transformation technologique et innovation digitale.
Chez BNY, Brown a supervisé une équipe de plus de 1 200 professionnels répartis dans 10 sites internationaux et a développé un portefeuille de plus de 40 entreprises fintech. Ses réalisations incluent la modernisation des plateformes d'entreprise et la création de la Loans Enablement Platform dans le cadre du Platform Operating Model de BNY.
Dans son nouveau rôle, Brown dirigera la stratégie technologique et les efforts de transformation digitale de Southern Company, en se concentrant sur l'intégration technologique, l'analyse des données et la mise en œuvre de l'intelligence artificielle pour améliorer le service client et les opérations commerciales.
Southern Company (NYSE:SO) hat Hans Brown zum Executive Vice President und Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) ernannt, wirksam ab dem 31. Juli 2025. Brown, der zuvor wichtige Führungspositionen bei BNY innehatte, bringt umfangreiche Erfahrung in Technologieumwandlung und digitaler Innovation mit.
Bei BNY leitete Brown ein Team von über 1.200 Fachkräften an 10 internationalen Standorten und entwickelte ein Portfolio von mehr als 40 Fintech-Unternehmen. Zu seinen Erfolgen zählen die Modernisierung von Unternehmensplattformen und der Aufbau der Loans Enablement Platform im Platform Operating Model von BNY.
In seiner neuen Rolle wird Brown die Technologie-Strategie und die digitale Transformation von Southern Company leiten, mit Schwerpunkt auf Technologieintegration, Datenanalyse und KI-Implementierung, um den Kundenservice und die Geschäftsabläufe zu verbessern.
- Appointment of experienced technology leader with proven track record in digital transformation
- Addition of executive with global experience managing large teams across 10 international locations
- Strategic expertise in emerging technologies, AI, and innovation implementation
- Successful track record in building and scaling fintech investment portfolio
- None.
Brown joins Southern Company with a distinguished career spanning platform operating models, technology transformation, digital innovation, and strategic fintech investments. At BNY, he held several key leadership roles, including Executive Platform Owner for Loans Enablement, Chief Information Officer for Issuer Services and Corporate Technology, and Global Head of Enterprise Innovation. His leadership in technology-driven transformation across
"We are excited to welcome Hans to Southern Company," said Southern Company chairman, president & CEO Chris Womack. "Hans' proven track record in technology and digital innovation will be invaluable as we continue to evolve how we serve customers and run our business. His expertise in integrating emerging technologies with traditional business models aligns with our vision for the future. As an industry and globally, we are in a period of innovation and transformation, and the momentum of change continues to build. The CITO plays a critical role in how we not only thrive but lead through that change."
During his tenure at BNY, Brown led numerous global technology transformations, including the modernization and consolidation of key enterprise business platforms, building out the Loans Enablement Platform within BNY's Platform Operating Model delivering significant operational leverage supporting business growth. He was responsible for overseeing a team of over 1,200 professionals across 10 international locations, and his experience in innovation and fintech investments/partnerships resulted in the growth of a portfolio of over 40 companies, with several achieving unicorn status.
"I am honored to join Southern Company and look forward to working with the talented team to drive innovation and technological advancement," said Brown. "Southern Company is a leader in the energy sector, and I am excited to contribute to its continued success and transformation in service to customers and communities."
Brown holds an MSc. (Hons.) in International Technology Management from
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. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy distribution company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 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. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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