Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) announces WPL leadership transition
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alliant Energy Corporation announced a leadership transition at its Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL) subsidiary. After 39 years with the organization, David A. de Leon, President of WPL and Senior Vice President of Alliant Energy and Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), has informed the company that he intends to retire from all his positions. Effective January 5, 2026, he will step down as President of WPL but continue as Senior Vice President of Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL until his retirement on or about July 1, 2026.
Effective January 5, 2026, the Board of Directors of WPL appointed Rebecca Cameron Valcq as President of WPL. She will also serve as Vice President of Alliant Energy and IPL. Valcq, 50, has been Assistant Vice President of the company since 2024 and previously chaired the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin from 2019 to 2024, overseeing regulation of more than 1,000 utilities and leading the state’s Energy, Broadband and Energy Innovation offices.
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FAQ
What leadership change did Alliant Energy (LNT) disclose at Wisconsin Power and Light?
Alliant Energy disclosed that David A. de Leon intends to retire and that Rebecca Cameron Valcq has been appointed President of Wisconsin Power and Light Company effective January 5, 2026.
When is David A. de Leon expected to retire from Alliant Energy (LNT)?
David A. de Leon plans to retire from all his positions at Alliant Energy, Interstate Power and Light Company and Wisconsin Power and Light Company on or about July 1, 2026, after 39 years of service.
What roles will David A. de Leon hold before his retirement from Alliant Energy (LNT)?
Effective January 5, 2026, David A. de Leon will continue as Senior Vice President of Alliant Energy, Interstate Power and Light Company and Wisconsin Power and Light Company until his retirement.
Who is Rebecca Cameron Valcq and what positions will she hold at Alliant Energy (LNT)?
Rebecca Cameron Valcq, 50, has served as Assistant Vice President of the company since 2024. She will become President of Wisconsin Power and Light Company and Vice President of Alliant Energy and Interstate Power and Light Company effective January 5, 2026.
What prior experience does Rebecca Cameron Valcq bring to her new role at Alliant Energy (LNT)?
From 2019 to 2024, Rebecca Cameron Valcq served as Chair of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, overseeing regulation of more than 1,000 water, electric and gas utilities and leading the state’s Energy Office, Broadband Office and Office of Energy Innovation. She also previously practiced energy, environmental and regulatory law and served as in-house counsel at a utility company.
Does the leadership change at Wisconsin Power and Light affect Interstate Power and Light Company?
Yes. In addition to becoming President of Wisconsin Power and Light Company, Rebecca Cameron Valcq will serve as Vice President of Interstate Power and Light Company effective January 5, 2026.