Leadership in Energy Innovation
At Southern Company, our leadership is committed to shaping the future of energy with integrity, innovation, and purpose—united by a shared vision to deliver reliable and affordable energy to the customers and communities we are privileged to serve.
Our Management Council
Our Management Council exemplifies inclusive leadership, bringing together diverse perspectives and experiences to drive meaningful progress. Each member of our executive team contributes deep expertise and a forward-thinking mindset, guiding strategy across electric and gas operations, sustainability, technology, and customer experience. Their collective leadership ensures we remain resilient in a rapidly evolving energy landscape—while staying true to Our Values.
Chris Womack
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Company
Bryan Anderson
Executive Vice President and President of External Affairs, Southern Company
Pedro Cherry
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mississippi Power Company
Stan W. Connally, Jr.
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Southern Company
Chris Cummiskey
Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, Southern Company and CEO, Southern Company Services, Inc.
Sloane Drake
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Southern Company
Kimberly S. Greene
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Georgia Power Company
James Y. Kerr II
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Company Gas
Jeff Peoples
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alabama Power Company
David Poroch
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Southern Company
Pete Sena
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Nuclear
Sterling Spainhour
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Southern Company
Legislative and Regulatory Participation
Southern Company participates in the legislative and regulatory process, especially related to proposed laws or rules that impact our customers and shareholders. We work closely with both national and state leaders.
Southern Company maintains an office and staff in Washington, D.C., to interact with Congress and with agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, and the Environmental Protection Agency. We use outside firms to assist our efforts, and we support a number of trade organizations that engage in lobbying activities as well. We also work with state and local legislators and policymakers.
Southern Company sponsors Political Action Committees that make contributions to candidates for public office using funds voluntarily donated by employees. We contribute to various Republican and Democratic candidates, other Political Action Committees, and political organizations such as the Republican and Democratic national committees. Information on Political Action Committee federal contributions is publicly available through the Federal Elections Commission.
